GS-6 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,927 | $23.44 | $1,875.20 |
| Step 2 | $50,558 | $24.23 | $1,938.40 |
| Step 3 | $52,189 | $25.01 | $2,000.80 |
| Step 4 | $53,820 | $25.79 | $2,063.20 |
| Step 5 | $55,451 | $26.57 | $2,125.60 |
| Step 6 | $57,081 | $27.35 | $2,188.00 |
| Step 7 | $58,712 | $28.13 | $2,250.40 |
| Step 8 | $60,343 | $28.91 | $2,312.80 |
| Step 9 | $61,974 | $29.70 | $2,376.00 |
| Step 10 | $63,605 | $30.48 | $2,438.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $55,451 |
| Per month | $4,621 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,125.60 |
| Hourly | $26.57 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-7 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-6 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $48,927 at the first step to $63,605 at the top step, with $55,451 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.