GS-1 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Seattle-Tacoma locality pay area for 2026. The Seattle-Tacoma area adds 31.57% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,714 | $14.24 | $1,139.20 |
| Step 2 | $30,710 | $14.71 | $1,176.80 |
| Step 3 | $31,698 | $15.19 | $1,215.20 |
| Step 4 | $32,682 | $15.66 | $1,252.80 |
| Step 5 | $33,667 | $16.13 | $1,290.40 |
| Step 6 | $34,245 | $16.41 | $1,312.80 |
| Step 7 | $35,223 | $16.88 | $1,350.40 |
| Step 8 | $36,207 | $17.35 | $1,388.00 |
| Step 9 | $36,248 | $17.37 | $1,389.60 |
| Step 10 | $37,166 | $17.81 | $1,424.80 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,667 |
| Per month | $2,806 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,290.40 |
| Hourly | $16.13 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Seattle-Tacoma GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-1 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $29,714 at the first step to $37,166 at the top step, with $33,667 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Seattle-Tacoma locality percentage of 31.57%, 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 Seattle-Tacoma rate remained 31.57%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Seattle-Tacoma are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SEA · effective January 11, 2026 · Seattle-Tacoma, WA, 31.57% 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.