GS-11 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,926 | $37.34 | $2,987.20 |
| Step 2 | $80,524 | $38.58 | $3,086.40 |
| Step 3 | $83,122 | $39.83 | $3,186.40 |
| Step 4 | $85,720 | $41.07 | $3,285.60 |
| Step 5 | $88,318 | $42.32 | $3,385.60 |
| Step 6 | $90,916 | $43.56 | $3,484.80 |
| Step 7 | $93,514 | $44.81 | $3,584.80 |
| Step 8 | $96,113 | $46.05 | $3,684.00 |
| Step 9 | $98,711 | $47.30 | $3,784.00 |
| Step 10 | $101,309 | $48.54 | $3,883.20 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,318 |
| Per month | $7,360 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,385.60 |
| Hourly | $42.32 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-12 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-11 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $77,926 at the first step to $101,309 at the top step, with $88,318 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.