GS-4 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,992 | $18.20 | $1,456.00 |
| Step 2 | $39,259 | $18.81 | $1,504.80 |
| Step 3 | $40,526 | $19.42 | $1,553.60 |
| Step 4 | $41,792 | $20.02 | $1,601.60 |
| Step 5 | $43,059 | $20.63 | $1,650.40 |
| Step 6 | $44,326 | $21.24 | $1,699.20 |
| Step 7 | $45,592 | $21.85 | $1,748.00 |
| Step 8 | $46,859 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 9 | $48,126 | $23.06 | $1,844.80 |
| Step 10 | $49,393 | $23.67 | $1,893.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,059 |
| Per month | $3,588 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,650.40 |
| Hourly | $20.63 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-5 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-4 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $37,992 at the first step to $49,393 at the top step, with $43,059 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.