GS-6 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,383 | $22.70 | $1,816.00 |
| Step 2 | $48,963 | $23.46 | $1,876.80 |
| Step 3 | $50,542 | $24.22 | $1,937.60 |
| Step 4 | $52,121 | $24.97 | $1,997.60 |
| Step 5 | $53,701 | $25.73 | $2,058.40 |
| Step 6 | $55,280 | $26.49 | $2,119.20 |
| Step 7 | $56,860 | $27.24 | $2,179.20 |
| Step 8 | $58,439 | $28.00 | $2,240.00 |
| Step 9 | $60,018 | $28.76 | $2,300.80 |
| Step 10 | $61,598 | $29.52 | $2,361.60 |
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 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,701 |
| Per month | $4,475 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,058.40 |
| Hourly | $25.73 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-7 in Columbus-Marion
- 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 Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-6 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $47,383 at the first step to $61,598 at the top step, with $53,701 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.