GS-5 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,400 | $19.84 | $1,587.20 |
| Step 2 | $42,780 | $20.50 | $1,640.00 |
| Step 3 | $44,160 | $21.16 | $1,692.80 |
| Step 4 | $45,541 | $21.82 | $1,745.60 |
| Step 5 | $46,921 | $22.48 | $1,798.40 |
| Step 6 | $48,301 | $23.14 | $1,851.20 |
| Step 7 | $49,681 | $23.80 | $1,904.00 |
| Step 8 | $51,061 | $24.47 | $1,957.60 |
| Step 9 | $52,441 | $25.13 | $2,010.40 |
| Step 10 | $53,821 | $25.79 | $2,063.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,921 |
| Per month | $3,910 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,798.40 |
| Hourly | $22.48 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-6 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-5 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $41,400 at the first step to $53,821 at the top step, with $46,921 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.