GS-15 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay area for 2026. The Spokane-Spokane Valley area adds 17.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $148,716 | $71.26 | $5,700.80 |
| Step 2 | $153,673 | $73.63 | $5,890.40 |
| Step 3 | $158,631 | $76.01 | $6,080.80 |
| Step 4 | $163,588 | $78.38 | $6,270.40 |
| Step 5 | $168,546 | $80.76 | $6,460.80 |
| Step 6 | $173,503 | $83.14 | $6,651.20 |
| Step 7 | $178,461 | $85.51 | $6,840.80 |
| Step 8 | $183,418 | $87.89 | $7,031.20 |
| Step 9 | $188,376 | $90.26 | $7,220.80 |
| Step 10 | $193,333 | $92.64 | $7,411.20 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $168,546 |
| Per month | $14,046 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,460.80 |
| Hourly | $80.76 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Spokane-Spokane Valley GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-15 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $148,716 at the first step to $193,333 at the top step, with $168,546 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Spokane-Spokane Valley locality percentage of 17.67%, 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley rate remained 17.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Spokane-Spokane Valley are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SN · effective January 11, 2026 · Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID, 17.67% 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.