GS-8 Pay — Indianapolis-Carmel (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay area for 2026. The Indianapolis-Carmel area adds 18.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,402 | $27.03 | $2,162.40 |
| Step 2 | $58,282 | $27.93 | $2,234.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,162 | $28.83 | $2,306.40 |
| Step 4 | $62,042 | $29.73 | $2,378.40 |
| Step 5 | $63,922 | $30.63 | $2,450.40 |
| Step 6 | $65,801 | $31.53 | $2,522.40 |
| Step 7 | $67,681 | $32.43 | $2,594.40 |
| Step 8 | $69,561 | $33.33 | $2,666.40 |
| Step 9 | $71,441 | $34.23 | $2,738.40 |
| Step 10 | $73,320 | $35.13 | $2,810.40 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN locality | 18.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,922 |
| Per month | $5,327 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,450.40 |
| Hourly | $30.63 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Indianapolis-Carmel GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-9 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Indianapolis-Carmel?
For 2026, GS-8 in Indianapolis-Carmel ranges from $56,402 at the first step to $73,320 at the top step, with $63,922 near the middle.
How is Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Indianapolis-Carmel locality percentage of 18.15%, 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 Indianapolis-Carmel rate remained 18.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Indianapolis-Carmel are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-IND · effective January 11, 2026 · Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN, 18.15% 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.