GS-4 Pay — Cleveland-Akron (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,017 | $18.22 | $1,457.60 |
| Step 2 | $39,285 | $18.82 | $1,505.60 |
| Step 3 | $40,552 | $19.43 | $1,554.40 |
| Step 4 | $41,820 | $20.04 | $1,603.20 |
| Step 5 | $43,087 | $20.65 | $1,652.00 |
| Step 6 | $44,355 | $21.25 | $1,700.00 |
| Step 7 | $45,622 | $21.86 | $1,748.80 |
| Step 8 | $46,890 | $22.47 | $1,797.60 |
| Step 9 | $48,157 | $23.07 | $1,845.60 |
| Step 10 | $49,425 | $23.68 | $1,894.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH-PA locality | 22.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,087 |
| Per month | $3,591 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,652.00 |
| Hourly | $20.65 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-5 in Cleveland-Akron
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Cleveland-Akron?
For 2026, GS-4 in Cleveland-Akron ranges from $38,017 at the first step to $49,425 at the top step, with $43,087 near the middle.
How is Cleveland-Akron locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.