GS-13 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,065 | $53.22 | $4,257.60 |
| Step 2 | $114,767 | $54.99 | $4,399.20 |
| Step 3 | $118,470 | $56.77 | $4,541.60 |
| Step 4 | $122,172 | $58.54 | $4,683.20 |
| Step 5 | $125,874 | $60.31 | $4,824.80 |
| Step 6 | $129,577 | $62.09 | $4,967.20 |
| Step 7 | $133,279 | $63.86 | $5,108.80 |
| Step 8 | $136,981 | $65.64 | $5,251.20 |
| Step 9 | $140,684 | $67.41 | $5,392.80 |
| Step 10 | $144,386 | $69.18 | $5,534.40 |
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 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $125,874 |
| Per month | $10,490 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,824.80 |
| Hourly | $60.31 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-14 in Columbus-Marion
- 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 Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-13 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $111,065 at the first step to $144,386 at the top step, with $125,874 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.