GS-13 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,138 | $53.25 | $4,260.00 |
| Step 2 | $114,842 | $55.03 | $4,402.40 |
| Step 3 | $118,547 | $56.80 | $4,544.00 |
| Step 4 | $122,252 | $58.58 | $4,686.40 |
| Step 5 | $125,957 | $60.35 | $4,828.00 |
| Step 6 | $129,662 | $62.13 | $4,970.40 |
| Step 7 | $133,366 | $63.90 | $5,112.00 |
| Step 8 | $137,071 | $65.68 | $5,254.40 |
| Step 9 | $140,776 | $67.45 | $5,396.00 |
| Step 10 | $144,481 | $69.23 | $5,538.40 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $125,957 |
| Per month | $10,496 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,828.00 |
| Hourly | $60.35 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-14 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-13 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $111,138 at the first step to $144,481 at the top step, with $125,957 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.