GS-15 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,378 | $73.97 | $5,917.60 |
| Step 2 | $159,524 | $76.44 | $6,115.20 |
| Step 3 | $164,670 | $78.90 | $6,312.00 |
| Step 4 | $169,817 | $81.37 | $6,509.60 |
| Step 5 | $174,963 | $83.83 | $6,706.40 |
| Step 6 | $180,109 | $86.30 | $6,904.00 |
| Step 7 | $185,255 | $88.77 | $7,101.60 |
| Step 8 | $190,401 | $91.23 | $7,298.40 |
| Step 9 | $195,547 | $93.70 | $7,496.00 |
| 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 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $174,963 |
| Per month | $14,580 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,706.40 |
| Hourly | $83.83 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Columbus-Marion
- 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 Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-15 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $154,378 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $174,963 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.