GS-9 Pay — Indianapolis-Carmel (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay area for 2026. The Indianapolis-Carmel area adds 18.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,297 | $29.85 | $2,388.00 |
| Step 2 | $64,374 | $30.85 | $2,468.00 |
| Step 3 | $66,451 | $31.84 | $2,547.20 |
| Step 4 | $68,528 | $32.84 | $2,627.20 |
| Step 5 | $70,605 | $33.83 | $2,706.40 |
| Step 6 | $72,682 | $34.83 | $2,786.40 |
| Step 7 | $74,759 | $35.82 | $2,865.60 |
| Step 8 | $76,836 | $36.82 | $2,945.60 |
| Step 9 | $78,914 | $37.81 | $3,024.80 |
| Step 10 | $80,991 | $38.81 | $3,104.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN locality | 18.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,605 |
| Per month | $5,884 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,706.40 |
| Hourly | $33.83 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Indianapolis-Carmel GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-10 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Indianapolis-Carmel?
For 2026, GS-9 in Indianapolis-Carmel ranges from $62,297 at the first step to $80,991 at the top step, with $70,605 near the middle.
How is Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Indianapolis-Carmel locality percentage of 18.15%, 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 Indianapolis-Carmel rate remained 18.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Indianapolis-Carmel are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-IND · effective January 11, 2026 · Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN, 18.15% 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.