GS-9 Pay — Columbus-Marion (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,406 | $30.86 | $2,468.80 |
| Step 2 | $66,553 | $31.89 | $2,551.20 |
| Step 3 | $68,701 | $32.92 | $2,633.60 |
| Step 4 | $70,848 | $33.95 | $2,716.00 |
| Step 5 | $72,996 | $34.98 | $2,798.40 |
| Step 6 | $75,143 | $36.01 | $2,880.80 |
| Step 7 | $77,290 | $37.03 | $2,962.40 |
| Step 8 | $79,438 | $38.06 | $3,044.80 |
| Step 9 | $81,585 | $39.09 | $3,127.20 |
| Step 10 | $83,733 | $40.12 | $3,209.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH locality | 22.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,996 |
| Per month | $6,083 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,798.40 |
| Hourly | $34.98 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Columbus-Marion
- GS-10 in Columbus-Marion
- 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 Columbus-Marion?
For 2026, GS-9 in Columbus-Marion ranges from $64,406 at the first step to $83,733 at the top step, with $72,996 near the middle.
How is Columbus-Marion locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.