GS-2 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,880 | $14.32 | $1,145.60 |
| Step 2 | $30,591 | $14.66 | $1,172.80 |
| Step 3 | $31,581 | $15.13 | $1,210.40 |
| Step 4 | $32,418 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 5 | $32,781 | $15.71 | $1,256.80 |
| Step 6 | $33,744 | $16.17 | $1,293.60 |
| Step 7 | $34,708 | $16.63 | $1,330.40 |
| Step 8 | $35,672 | $17.09 | $1,367.20 |
| Step 9 | $36,635 | $17.55 | $1,404.00 |
| Step 10 | $37,599 | $18.02 | $1,441.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,781 |
| Per month | $2,732 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,256.80 |
| Hourly | $15.71 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-3 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-2 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $29,880 at the first step to $37,599 at the top step, with $32,781 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.