GS-2 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay area for 2026. The Kansas City-Overland Park area adds 18.97% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,210 | $14.48 | $1,158.40 |
| Step 2 | $30,929 | $14.82 | $1,185.60 |
| Step 3 | $31,930 | $15.30 | $1,224.00 |
| Step 4 | $32,776 | $15.70 | $1,256.00 |
| Step 5 | $33,143 | $15.88 | $1,270.40 |
| Step 6 | $34,117 | $16.35 | $1,308.00 |
| Step 7 | $35,091 | $16.81 | $1,344.80 |
| Step 8 | $36,066 | $17.28 | $1,382.40 |
| Step 9 | $37,040 | $17.75 | $1,420.00 |
| Step 10 | $38,014 | $18.21 | $1,456.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,143 |
| Per month | $2,762 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,270.40 |
| Hourly | $15.88 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Kansas City-Overland Park GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-3 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- 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 Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-2 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $30,210 at the first step to $38,014 at the top step, with $33,143 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Kansas City-Overland Park locality percentage of 18.97%, 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 Kansas City-Overland Park rate remained 18.97%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Kansas City-Overland Park are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-KC · effective January 11, 2026 · Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS, 18.97% 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.