GS-1 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay area for 2026. The Kansas City-Overland Park area adds 18.97% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,868 | $12.87 | $1,029.60 |
| Step 2 | $27,769 | $13.31 | $1,064.80 |
| Step 3 | $28,662 | $13.73 | $1,098.40 |
| Step 4 | $29,552 | $14.16 | $1,132.80 |
| Step 5 | $30,443 | $14.59 | $1,167.20 |
| Step 6 | $30,966 | $14.84 | $1,187.20 |
| Step 7 | $31,849 | $15.26 | $1,220.80 |
| Step 8 | $32,739 | $15.69 | $1,255.20 |
| Step 9 | $32,776 | $15.70 | $1,256.00 |
| Step 10 | $33,607 | $16.10 | $1,288.00 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,443 |
| Per month | $2,537 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,167.20 |
| Hourly | $14.59 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Kansas City-Overland Park GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-1 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $26,868 at the first step to $33,607 at the top step, with $30,443 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Kansas City-Overland Park locality percentage of 18.97%, 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 Kansas City-Overland Park rate remained 18.97%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Kansas City-Overland Park are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-KC · effective January 11, 2026 · Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS, 18.97% 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.