GS-2 Pay — Indianapolis-Carmel (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay area for 2026. The Indianapolis-Carmel area adds 18.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,002 | $14.38 | $1,150.40 |
| Step 2 | $30,715 | $14.72 | $1,177.60 |
| Step 3 | $31,710 | $15.19 | $1,215.20 |
| Step 4 | $32,550 | $15.60 | $1,248.00 |
| Step 5 | $32,914 | $15.77 | $1,261.60 |
| Step 6 | $33,882 | $16.23 | $1,298.40 |
| Step 7 | $34,850 | $16.70 | $1,336.00 |
| Step 8 | $35,817 | $17.16 | $1,372.80 |
| Step 9 | $36,785 | $17.63 | $1,410.40 |
| Step 10 | $37,752 | $18.09 | $1,447.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN locality | 18.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,914 |
| Per month | $2,743 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,261.60 |
| Hourly | $15.77 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Indianapolis-Carmel GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-3 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Indianapolis-Carmel?
For 2026, GS-2 in Indianapolis-Carmel ranges from $30,002 at the first step to $37,752 at the top step, with $32,914 near the middle.
How is Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Indianapolis-Carmel locality percentage of 18.15%, 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 Indianapolis-Carmel rate remained 18.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Indianapolis-Carmel are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-IND · effective January 11, 2026 · Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN, 18.15% 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.