GS-15 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,100 | $73.84 | $5,907.20 |
| Step 2 | $159,237 | $76.30 | $6,104.00 |
| Step 3 | $164,374 | $78.76 | $6,300.80 |
| Step 4 | $169,511 | $81.22 | $6,497.60 |
| Step 5 | $174,648 | $83.68 | $6,694.40 |
| Step 6 | $179,785 | $86.15 | $6,892.00 |
| Step 7 | $184,921 | $88.61 | $7,088.80 |
| Step 8 | $190,058 | $91.07 | $7,285.60 |
| Step 9 | $195,195 | $93.53 | $7,482.40 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $174,648 |
| Per month | $14,554 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,694.40 |
| Hourly | $83.68 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-15 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $154,100 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $174,648 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.