GS-13 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $103,049 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Cincinnati-Wilmington GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-14 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
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.