GS-5 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,892 | $21.03 | $1,682.40 |
| Step 2 | $45,355 | $21.73 | $1,738.40 |
| Step 3 | $46,818 | $22.43 | $1,794.40 |
| Step 4 | $48,281 | $23.13 | $1,850.40 |
| Step 5 | $49,744 | $23.84 | $1,907.20 |
| Step 6 | $51,208 | $24.54 | $1,963.20 |
| Step 7 | $52,671 | $25.24 | $2,019.20 |
| Step 8 | $54,134 | $25.94 | $2,075.20 |
| Step 9 | $55,597 | $26.64 | $2,131.20 |
| Step 10 | $57,060 | $27.34 | $2,187.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $49,744 |
| Per month | $4,145 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,907.20 |
| Hourly | $23.84 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-6 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-5 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $43,892 at the first step to $57,060 at the top step, with $49,744 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.