GS-9 Pay — Cincinnati-Wilmington (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay area for 2026. The Cincinnati-Wilmington area adds 21.93% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,290 | $30.80 | $2,464.00 |
| Step 2 | $66,434 | $31.83 | $2,546.40 |
| Step 3 | $68,577 | $32.86 | $2,628.80 |
| Step 4 | $70,721 | $33.89 | $2,711.20 |
| Step 5 | $72,864 | $34.91 | $2,792.80 |
| Step 6 | $75,008 | $35.94 | $2,875.20 |
| Step 7 | $77,151 | $36.97 | $2,957.60 |
| Step 8 | $79,295 | $37.99 | $3,039.20 |
| Step 9 | $81,438 | $39.02 | $3,121.60 |
| Step 10 | $83,582 | $40.05 | $3,204.00 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN locality | 21.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,864 |
| Per month | $6,072 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,792.80 |
| Hourly | $34.91 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Cincinnati-Wilmington GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-10 in Cincinnati-Wilmington
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Cincinnati-Wilmington?
For 2026, GS-9 in Cincinnati-Wilmington ranges from $64,290 at the first step to $83,582 at the top step, with $72,864 near the middle.
How is Cincinnati-Wilmington locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Cincinnati-Wilmington locality percentage of 21.93%, 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 Cincinnati-Wilmington rate remained 21.93%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Cincinnati-Wilmington are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CIN · effective January 11, 2026 · Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN, 21.93% 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.