GS-2 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,410 | $16.01 | $1,280.80 |
| Step 2 | $34,204 | $16.39 | $1,311.20 |
| Step 3 | $35,312 | $16.92 | $1,353.60 |
| Step 4 | $36,248 | $17.37 | $1,389.60 |
| Step 5 | $36,653 | $17.56 | $1,404.80 |
| Step 6 | $37,730 | $18.08 | $1,446.40 |
| Step 7 | $38,808 | $18.60 | $1,488.00 |
| Step 8 | $39,885 | $19.11 | $1,528.80 |
| Step 9 | $40,963 | $19.63 | $1,570.40 |
| Step 10 | $42,041 | $20.14 | $1,611.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,653 |
| Per month | $3,054 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,404.80 |
| Hourly | $17.56 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-3 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-2 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $33,410 at the first step to $42,041 at the top step, with $36,653 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.