GS-13 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)

$125,874
A GS-13 Step 5 in Columbus-Marion earns $125,874 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Columbus-Marion ranges $111,065–$144,386.
Columbus-Marion locality pay: 22.15% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$111,065$53.22$4,257.60
Step 2$114,767$54.99$4,399.20
Step 3$118,470$56.77$4,541.60
Step 4$122,172$58.54$4,683.20
Step 5$125,874$60.31$4,824.80
Step 6$129,577$62.09$4,967.20
Step 7$133,279$63.86$5,108.80
Step 8$136,981$65.64$5,251.20
Step 9$140,684$67.41$5,392.80
Step 10$144,386$69.18$5,534.40

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

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$125,874/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality22.15%
Adjusted annual$125,874
Per month$10,490
Bi-weekly$4,824.80
Hourly$60.31

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-13 make in Columbus-Marion?

For 2026, GS-13 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $111,065 at the first step to $144,386 at the top step, with $125,874 near the middle.

How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?

The GS-13 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-13 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.