GS-14 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,245 | $62.89 | $5,031.20 |
| Step 2 | $135,621 | $64.98 | $5,198.40 |
| Step 3 | $139,996 | $67.08 | $5,366.40 |
| Step 4 | $144,372 | $69.18 | $5,534.40 |
| Step 5 | $148,747 | $71.27 | $5,701.60 |
| Step 6 | $153,122 | $73.37 | $5,869.60 |
| Step 7 | $157,498 | $75.47 | $6,037.60 |
| Step 8 | $161,873 | $77.56 | $6,204.80 |
| Step 9 | $166,249 | $79.66 | $6,372.80 |
| Step 10 | $170,624 | $81.76 | $6,540.80 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $148,747 |
| Per month | $12,396 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,701.60 |
| Hourly | $71.27 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-15 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-14 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $131,245 at the first step to $170,624 at the top step, with $148,747 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.