GS-5 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,507 | $20.37 | $1,629.60 |
| Step 2 | $43,924 | $21.05 | $1,684.00 |
| Step 3 | $45,341 | $21.73 | $1,738.40 |
| Step 4 | $46,758 | $22.40 | $1,792.00 |
| Step 5 | $48,175 | $23.08 | $1,846.40 |
| Step 6 | $49,592 | $23.76 | $1,900.80 |
| Step 7 | $51,009 | $24.44 | $1,955.20 |
| Step 8 | $52,426 | $25.12 | $2,009.60 |
| Step 9 | $53,842 | $25.80 | $2,064.00 |
| Step 10 | $55,259 | $26.48 | $2,118.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,175 |
| Per month | $4,015 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,846.40 |
| Hourly | $23.08 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-6 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-5 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $42,507 at the first step to $55,259 at the top step, with $48,175 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.