GS-12 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $96,443 | $46.21 | $3,696.80 |
| Step 2 | $99,658 | $47.75 | $3,820.00 |
| Step 3 | $102,873 | $49.29 | $3,943.20 |
| Step 4 | $106,088 | $50.83 | $4,066.40 |
| Step 5 | $109,303 | $52.37 | $4,189.60 |
| Step 6 | $112,518 | $53.91 | $4,312.80 |
| Step 7 | $115,733 | $55.45 | $4,436.00 |
| Step 8 | $118,948 | $56.99 | $4,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $122,163 | $58.54 | $4,683.20 |
| Step 10 | $125,378 | $60.08 | $4,806.40 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $109,303 |
| Per month | $9,109 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,189.60 |
| Hourly | $52.37 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-13 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-12 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $96,443 at the first step to $125,378 at the top step, with $109,303 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.