GS-10 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)

$80,235
A GS-10 Step 5 in Cincinnati-Wilmington earns $80,235 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges $70,797–$92,032.
Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay: 21.93% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$70,797$33.92$2,713.60
Step 2$73,157$35.05$2,804.00
Step 3$75,516$36.18$2,894.40
Step 4$77,875$37.31$2,984.80
Step 5$80,235$38.45$3,076.00
Step 6$82,594$39.58$3,166.40
Step 7$84,954$40.71$3,256.80
Step 8$87,313$41.84$3,347.20
Step 9$89,672$42.97$3,437.60
Step 10$92,032$44.10$3,528.00

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$80,235/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality21.93%
Adjusted annual$80,235
Per month$6,686
Bi-weekly$3,076.00
Hourly$38.45

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-10 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?

For 2026, GS-10 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $70,797 at the first step to $92,032 at the top step, with $80,235 near the middle.

How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.