GS-5 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,948 | $19.62 | $1,569.60 |
| Step 2 | $42,313 | $20.27 | $1,621.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,678 | $20.93 | $1,674.40 |
| Step 4 | $45,043 | $21.58 | $1,726.40 |
| Step 5 | $46,408 | $22.24 | $1,779.20 |
| Step 6 | $47,773 | $22.89 | $1,831.20 |
| Step 7 | $49,138 | $23.54 | $1,883.20 |
| Step 8 | $50,503 | $24.20 | $1,936.00 |
| Step 9 | $51,868 | $24.85 | $1,988.00 |
| Step 10 | $53,233 | $25.51 | $2,040.80 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,408 |
| Per month | $3,867 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,779.20 |
| Hourly | $22.24 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-6 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-5 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $40,948 at the first step to $53,233 at the top step, with $46,408 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.