GS-14 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $141,367 | $67.74 | $5,419.20 |
| Step 2 | $146,080 | $70.00 | $5,600.00 |
| Step 3 | $150,792 | $72.25 | $5,780.00 |
| Step 4 | $155,505 | $74.51 | $5,960.80 |
| Step 5 | $160,218 | $76.77 | $6,141.60 |
| Step 6 | $164,931 | $79.03 | $6,322.40 |
| Step 7 | $169,644 | $81.29 | $6,503.20 |
| Step 8 | $174,357 | $83.54 | $6,683.20 |
| Step 9 | $179,069 | $85.80 | $6,864.00 |
| Step 10 | $183,782 | $88.06 | $7,044.80 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $160,218 |
| Per month | $13,352 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,141.60 |
| Hourly | $76.77 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-15 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-14 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $141,367 at the first step to $183,782 at the top step, with $160,218 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.