GS-12 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,400 | $44.75 | $3,580.00 |
| Step 2 | $96,513 | $46.24 | $3,699.20 |
| Step 3 | $99,627 | $47.74 | $3,819.20 |
| Step 4 | $102,740 | $49.23 | $3,938.40 |
| Step 5 | $105,854 | $50.72 | $4,057.60 |
| Step 6 | $108,968 | $52.21 | $4,176.80 |
| Step 7 | $112,081 | $53.70 | $4,296.00 |
| Step 8 | $115,195 | $55.20 | $4,416.00 |
| Step 9 | $118,308 | $56.69 | $4,535.20 |
| Step 10 | $121,422 | $58.18 | $4,654.40 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,854 |
| Per month | $8,821 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,057.60 |
| Hourly | $50.72 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-13 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-12 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $93,400 at the first step to $121,422 at the top step, with $105,854 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.