GS-12 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Cleveland-Akron locality pay area for 2026. The Cleveland-Akron area adds 22.23% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,461 | $44.78 | $3,582.40 |
| Step 2 | $96,576 | $46.28 | $3,702.40 |
| Step 3 | $99,692 | $47.77 | $3,821.60 |
| Step 4 | $102,808 | $49.26 | $3,940.80 |
| Step 5 | $105,923 | $50.75 | $4,060.00 |
| Step 6 | $109,039 | $52.25 | $4,180.00 |
| Step 7 | $112,155 | $53.74 | $4,299.20 |
| Step 8 | $115,270 | $55.23 | $4,418.40 |
| Step 9 | $118,386 | $56.73 | $4,538.40 |
| Step 10 | $121,502 | $58.22 | $4,657.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,923 |
| Per month | $8,827 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,060.00 |
| Hourly | $50.75 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Cleveland-Akron GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-13 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-12 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $93,461 at the first step to $121,502 at the top step, with $105,923 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Cleveland-Akron locality percentage of 22.23%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Cleveland-Akron rate remained 22.23%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Cleveland-Akron are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CLE · effective January 11, 2026 · Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA, 22.23% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.