GS-3 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,845 | $16.22 | $1,297.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,974 | $16.76 | $1,340.80 |
| Step 3 | $36,103 | $17.30 | $1,384.00 |
| Step 4 | $37,231 | $17.84 | $1,427.20 |
| Step 5 | $38,360 | $18.38 | $1,470.40 |
| Step 6 | $39,489 | $18.92 | $1,513.60 |
| Step 7 | $40,617 | $19.46 | $1,556.80 |
| Step 8 | $41,746 | $20.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Step 9 | $42,875 | $20.54 | $1,643.20 |
| Step 10 | $44,003 | $21.08 | $1,686.40 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,360 |
| Per month | $3,197 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,470.40 |
| Hourly | $18.38 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-4 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-3 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $33,845 at the first step to $44,003 at the top step, with $38,360 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.