GS-10 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,925 | $33.98 | $2,718.40 |
| Step 2 | $73,289 | $35.12 | $2,809.60 |
| Step 3 | $75,652 | $36.25 | $2,900.00 |
| Step 4 | $78,016 | $37.38 | $2,990.40 |
| Step 5 | $80,380 | $38.51 | $3,080.80 |
| Step 6 | $82,743 | $39.65 | $3,172.00 |
| Step 7 | $85,107 | $40.78 | $3,262.40 |
| Step 8 | $87,470 | $41.91 | $3,352.80 |
| Step 9 | $89,834 | $43.04 | $3,443.20 |
| Step 10 | $92,198 | $44.18 | $3,534.40 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,380 |
| Per month | $6,698 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,080.80 |
| Hourly | $38.51 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-11 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-10 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $70,925 at the first step to $92,198 at the top step, with $80,380 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.