GS-3 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,964 | $15.79 | $1,263.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,063 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 3 | $35,163 | $16.85 | $1,348.00 |
| Step 4 | $36,262 | $17.38 | $1,390.40 |
| Step 5 | $37,361 | $17.90 | $1,432.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,461 | $18.43 | $1,474.40 |
| Step 7 | $39,560 | $18.96 | $1,516.80 |
| Step 8 | $40,659 | $19.48 | $1,558.40 |
| Step 9 | $41,758 | $20.01 | $1,600.80 |
| Step 10 | $42,858 | $20.54 | $1,643.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,361 |
| Per month | $3,113 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,432.00 |
| Hourly | $17.90 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-4 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- 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 Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-3 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $32,964 at the first step to $42,858 at the top step, with $37,361 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.