GS-6 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,298 | $22.66 | $1,812.80 |
| Step 2 | $48,874 | $23.42 | $1,873.60 |
| Step 3 | $50,451 | $24.17 | $1,933.60 |
| Step 4 | $52,028 | $24.93 | $1,994.40 |
| Step 5 | $53,604 | $25.68 | $2,054.40 |
| Step 6 | $55,181 | $26.44 | $2,115.20 |
| Step 7 | $56,757 | $27.20 | $2,176.00 |
| Step 8 | $58,334 | $27.95 | $2,236.00 |
| Step 9 | $59,910 | $28.71 | $2,296.80 |
| Step 10 | $61,487 | $29.46 | $2,356.80 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,604 |
| Per month | $4,467 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,054.40 |
| Hourly | $25.68 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-7 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-6 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $47,298 at the first step to $61,487 at the top step, with $53,604 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.