GS-7 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,654 | $25.23 | $2,018.40 |
| Step 2 | $54,409 | $26.07 | $2,085.60 |
| Step 3 | $56,165 | $26.91 | $2,152.80 |
| Step 4 | $57,920 | $27.75 | $2,220.00 |
| Step 5 | $59,675 | $28.59 | $2,287.20 |
| Step 6 | $61,430 | $29.43 | $2,354.40 |
| Step 7 | $63,186 | $30.28 | $2,422.40 |
| Step 8 | $64,941 | $31.12 | $2,489.60 |
| Step 9 | $66,696 | $31.96 | $2,556.80 |
| Step 10 | $68,452 | $32.80 | $2,624.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,675 |
| Per month | $4,973 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,287.20 |
| Hourly | $28.59 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-8 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-7 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $52,654 at the first step to $68,452 at the top step, with $59,675 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.