GS-10 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,395 | $36.61 | $2,928.80 |
| Step 2 | $78,941 | $37.83 | $3,026.40 |
| Step 3 | $81,487 | $39.05 | $3,124.00 |
| Step 4 | $84,032 | $40.26 | $3,220.80 |
| Step 5 | $86,578 | $41.48 | $3,318.40 |
| Step 6 | $89,124 | $42.70 | $3,416.00 |
| Step 7 | $91,670 | $43.92 | $3,513.60 |
| Step 8 | $94,216 | $45.14 | $3,611.20 |
| Step 9 | $96,762 | $46.36 | $3,708.80 |
| Step 10 | $99,308 | $47.58 | $3,806.40 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $86,578 |
| Per month | $7,215 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,318.40 |
| Hourly | $41.48 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-11 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-10 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $76,395 at the first step to $99,308 at the top step, with $86,578 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.