GS-12 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $100,602 | $48.20 | $3,856.00 |
| Step 2 | $103,956 | $49.81 | $3,984.80 |
| Step 3 | $107,310 | $51.42 | $4,113.60 |
| Step 4 | $110,664 | $53.03 | $4,242.40 |
| Step 5 | $114,017 | $54.63 | $4,370.40 |
| Step 6 | $117,371 | $56.24 | $4,499.20 |
| Step 7 | $120,725 | $57.85 | $4,628.00 |
| Step 8 | $124,078 | $59.45 | $4,756.00 |
| Step 9 | $127,432 | $61.06 | $4,884.80 |
| Step 10 | $130,786 | $62.67 | $5,013.60 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $114,017 |
| Per month | $9,501 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,370.40 |
| Hourly | $54.63 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-13 in Seattle-Tacoma
- 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 Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-12 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $100,602 at the first step to $130,786 at the top step, with $114,017 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.