GS-8 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,794 | $27.21 | $2,176.80 |
| Step 2 | $58,687 | $28.12 | $2,249.60 |
| Step 3 | $60,580 | $29.03 | $2,322.40 |
| Step 4 | $62,472 | $29.93 | $2,394.40 |
| Step 5 | $64,365 | $30.84 | $2,467.20 |
| Step 6 | $66,258 | $31.75 | $2,540.00 |
| Step 7 | $68,151 | $32.66 | $2,612.80 |
| Step 8 | $70,044 | $33.56 | $2,684.80 |
| Step 9 | $71,936 | $34.47 | $2,757.60 |
| Step 10 | $73,829 | $35.38 | $2,830.40 |
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 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,365 |
| Per month | $5,364 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,467.20 |
| Hourly | $30.84 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-9 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- 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 Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-8 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $56,794 at the first step to $73,829 at the top step, with $64,365 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.