GS-9 Pay — Kansas City-Overland Park (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,729 | $30.06 | $2,404.80 |
| Step 2 | $64,821 | $31.06 | $2,484.80 |
| Step 3 | $66,912 | $32.06 | $2,564.80 |
| Step 4 | $69,004 | $33.06 | $2,644.80 |
| Step 5 | $71,095 | $34.07 | $2,725.60 |
| Step 6 | $73,187 | $35.07 | $2,805.60 |
| Step 7 | $75,278 | $36.07 | $2,885.60 |
| Step 8 | $77,370 | $37.07 | $2,965.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,461 | $38.07 | $3,045.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,553 | $39.08 | $3,126.40 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS locality | 18.97% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,095 |
| Per month | $5,925 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,725.60 |
| Hourly | $34.07 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- GS-10 in Kansas City-Overland Park
- 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 Kansas City-Overland Park?
For 2026, GS-9 in Kansas City-Overland Park ranges from $62,729 at the first step to $81,553 at the top step, with $71,095 near the middle.
How is Kansas City-Overland Park locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.