GS-1 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay area for 2026. The Cincinnati-Wilmington area adds 21.93% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,537 | $13.19 | $1,055.20 |
| Step 2 | $28,460 | $13.64 | $1,091.20 |
| Step 3 | $29,375 | $14.08 | $1,126.40 |
| Step 4 | $30,287 | $14.51 | $1,160.80 |
| Step 5 | $31,201 | $14.95 | $1,196.00 |
| Step 6 | $31,736 | $15.21 | $1,216.80 |
| Step 7 | $32,642 | $15.64 | $1,251.20 |
| Step 8 | $33,554 | $16.08 | $1,286.40 |
| Step 9 | $33,592 | $16.10 | $1,288.00 |
| Step 10 | $34,443 | $16.50 | $1,320.00 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,201 |
| Per month | $2,600 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,196.00 |
| Hourly | $14.95 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Cincinnati-Wilmington GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-1 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $27,537 at the first step to $34,443 at the top step, with $31,201 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Cincinnati-Wilmington locality percentage of 21.93%, 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 Cincinnati-Wilmington rate remained 21.93%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Cincinnati-Wilmington are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CIN · effective January 11, 2026 · Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN, 21.93% 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.