GS-1 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Columbus-Marion locality pay area for 2026. The Columbus-Marion area adds 22.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,586 | $13.22 | $1,057.60 |
| Step 2 | $28,511 | $13.66 | $1,092.80 |
| Step 3 | $29,428 | $14.10 | $1,128.00 |
| Step 4 | $30,342 | $14.54 | $1,163.20 |
| Step 5 | $31,257 | $14.98 | $1,198.40 |
| Step 6 | $31,793 | $15.23 | $1,218.40 |
| Step 7 | $32,701 | $15.67 | $1,253.60 |
| Step 8 | $33,614 | $16.11 | $1,288.80 |
| Step 9 | $33,652 | $16.12 | $1,289.60 |
| Step 10 | $34,505 | $16.53 | $1,322.40 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,257 |
| Per month | $2,605 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,198.40 |
| Hourly | $14.98 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Columbus-Marion GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Columbus-Marion
- 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 Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-1 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $27,586 at the first step to $34,505 at the top step, with $31,257 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Columbus-Marion locality percentage of 22.15%, 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 Columbus-Marion rate remained 22.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Columbus-Marion are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-COL · effective January 11, 2026 · Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH, 22.15% 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.