GS-8 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,312 | $27.94 | $2,235.20 |
| Step 2 | $60,255 | $28.87 | $2,309.60 |
| Step 3 | $62,199 | $29.80 | $2,384.00 |
| Step 4 | $64,142 | $30.73 | $2,458.40 |
| Step 5 | $66,086 | $31.67 | $2,533.60 |
| Step 6 | $68,029 | $32.60 | $2,608.00 |
| Step 7 | $69,972 | $33.53 | $2,682.40 |
| Step 8 | $71,916 | $34.46 | $2,756.80 |
| Step 9 | $73,859 | $35.39 | $2,831.20 |
| Step 10 | $75,803 | $36.32 | $2,905.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,086 |
| Per month | $5,507 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,533.60 |
| Hourly | $31.67 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-9 in Columbus-Marion
- 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 Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-8 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $58,312 at the first step to $75,803 at the top step, with $66,086 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.