GS-7 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $54,370 | $26.05 | $2,084.00 |
| Step 2 | $56,182 | $26.92 | $2,153.60 |
| Step 3 | $57,995 | $27.79 | $2,223.20 |
| Step 4 | $59,807 | $28.66 | $2,292.80 |
| Step 5 | $61,620 | $29.53 | $2,362.40 |
| Step 6 | $63,432 | $30.39 | $2,431.20 |
| Step 7 | $65,245 | $31.26 | $2,500.80 |
| Step 8 | $67,057 | $32.13 | $2,570.40 |
| Step 9 | $68,870 | $33.00 | $2,640.00 |
| Step 10 | $70,682 | $33.87 | $2,709.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $61,620 |
| Per month | $5,135 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,362.40 |
| Hourly | $29.53 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-8 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-7 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $54,370 at the first step to $70,682 at the top step, with $61,620 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.