GS-8 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,207 | $27.89 | $2,231.20 |
| Step 2 | $60,147 | $28.82 | $2,305.60 |
| Step 3 | $62,087 | $29.75 | $2,380.00 |
| Step 4 | $64,027 | $30.68 | $2,454.40 |
| Step 5 | $65,967 | $31.61 | $2,528.80 |
| Step 6 | $67,906 | $32.54 | $2,603.20 |
| Step 7 | $69,846 | $33.47 | $2,677.60 |
| Step 8 | $71,786 | $34.40 | $2,752.00 |
| Step 9 | $73,726 | $35.33 | $2,826.40 |
| Step 10 | $75,666 | $36.26 | $2,900.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,967 |
| Per month | $5,497 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,528.80 |
| Hourly | $31.61 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-9 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-8 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $58,207 at the first step to $75,666 at the top step, with $65,967 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.