GS-11 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,785 | $37.27 | $2,981.60 |
| Step 2 | $80,379 | $38.51 | $3,080.80 |
| Step 3 | $82,972 | $39.76 | $3,180.80 |
| Step 4 | $85,566 | $41.00 | $3,280.00 |
| Step 5 | $88,159 | $42.24 | $3,379.20 |
| Step 6 | $90,752 | $43.48 | $3,478.40 |
| Step 7 | $93,346 | $44.73 | $3,578.40 |
| Step 8 | $95,939 | $45.97 | $3,677.60 |
| Step 9 | $98,533 | $47.21 | $3,776.80 |
| Step 10 | $101,126 | $48.46 | $3,876.80 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,159 |
| Per month | $7,347 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,379.20 |
| Hourly | $42.24 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-12 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-11 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $77,785 at the first step to $101,126 at the top step, with $88,159 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.