GS-13 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $114,684 | $54.95 | $4,396.00 |
| Step 2 | $118,507 | $56.78 | $4,542.40 |
| Step 3 | $122,330 | $58.62 | $4,689.60 |
| Step 4 | $126,153 | $60.45 | $4,836.00 |
| Step 5 | $129,976 | $62.28 | $4,982.40 |
| Step 6 | $133,799 | $64.11 | $5,128.80 |
| Step 7 | $137,622 | $65.94 | $5,275.20 |
| Step 8 | $141,445 | $67.77 | $5,421.60 |
| Step 9 | $145,268 | $69.61 | $5,568.80 |
| Step 10 | $149,091 | $71.44 | $5,715.20 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $129,976 |
| Per month | $10,831 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,982.40 |
| Hourly | $62.28 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-14 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-13 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $114,684 at the first step to $149,091 at the top step, with $129,976 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.