GS-15 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay area for 2026. The Kansas City-Overland Park area adds 18.97% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $150,359 | $72.05 | $5,764.00 |
| Step 2 | $155,371 | $74.45 | $5,956.00 |
| Step 3 | $160,383 | $76.85 | $6,148.00 |
| Step 4 | $165,396 | $79.25 | $6,340.00 |
| Step 5 | $170,408 | $81.65 | $6,532.00 |
| Step 6 | $175,420 | $84.05 | $6,724.00 |
| Step 7 | $180,432 | $86.46 | $6,916.80 |
| Step 8 | $185,444 | $88.86 | $7,108.80 |
| Step 9 | $190,457 | $91.26 | $7,300.80 |
| Step 10 | $195,469 | $93.66 | $7,492.80 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $170,408 |
| Per month | $14,201 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,532.00 |
| Hourly | $81.65 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Kansas City-Overland Park GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- 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 Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-15 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $150,359 at the first step to $195,469 at the top step, with $170,408 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Kansas City-Overland Park locality percentage of 18.97%, 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 Kansas City-Overland Park rate remained 18.97%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Kansas City-Overland Park are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-KC · effective January 11, 2026 · Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS, 18.97% 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.