GS-10 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,797 | $33.92 | $2,713.60 |
| Step 2 | $73,157 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
| Step 3 | $75,516 | $36.18 | $2,894.40 |
| Step 4 | $77,875 | $37.31 | $2,984.80 |
| Step 5 | $80,235 | $38.45 | $3,076.00 |
| Step 6 | $82,594 | $39.58 | $3,166.40 |
| Step 7 | $84,954 | $40.71 | $3,256.80 |
| Step 8 | $87,313 | $41.84 | $3,347.20 |
| Step 9 | $89,672 | $42.97 | $3,437.60 |
| Step 10 | $92,032 | $44.10 | $3,528.00 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,235 |
| Per month | $6,686 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,076.00 |
| Hourly | $38.45 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-11 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-10 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $70,797 at the first step to $92,032 at the top step, with $80,235 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.