GS-11 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Portland-Vancouver locality pay area for 2026. The Portland-Vancouver area adds 26.13% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $80,465 | $38.56 | $3,084.80 |
| Step 2 | $83,147 | $39.84 | $3,187.20 |
| Step 3 | $85,830 | $41.13 | $3,290.40 |
| Step 4 | $88,513 | $42.41 | $3,392.80 |
| Step 5 | $91,196 | $43.70 | $3,496.00 |
| Step 6 | $93,879 | $44.98 | $3,598.40 |
| Step 7 | $96,561 | $46.27 | $3,701.60 |
| Step 8 | $99,244 | $47.55 | $3,804.00 |
| Step 9 | $101,927 | $48.84 | $3,907.20 |
| Step 10 | $104,610 | $50.12 | $4,009.60 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $91,196 |
| Per month | $7,600 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,496.00 |
| Hourly | $43.70 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Portland-Vancouver GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-12 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-11 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $80,465 at the first step to $104,610 at the top step, with $91,196 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Portland-Vancouver locality percentage of 26.13%, 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 Portland-Vancouver rate remained 26.13%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Portland-Vancouver are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-POR · effective January 11, 2026 · Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA, 26.13% 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.