GS-13 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)

$125,648
A GS-13 Step 5 in Cincinnati-Wilmington earns $125,648 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges $110,865–$144,126.
Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay: 21.93% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$110,865$53.12$4,249.60
Step 2$114,561$54.89$4,391.20
Step 3$118,256$56.66$4,532.80
Step 4$121,952$58.43$4,674.40
Step 5$125,648$60.21$4,816.80
Step 6$129,343$61.98$4,958.40
Step 7$133,039$63.75$5,100.00
Step 8$136,735$65.52$5,241.60
Step 9$140,430$67.29$5,383.20
Step 10$144,126$69.06$5,524.80

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$125,648/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality21.93%
Adjusted annual$125,648
Per month$10,471
Bi-weekly$4,816.80
Hourly$60.21

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-13 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?

For 2026, GS-13 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $110,865 at the first step to $144,126 at the top step, with $125,648 near the middle.

How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?

The GS-13 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-13 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.