GS-7 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Seattle-Tacoma locality pay area for 2026. The Seattle-Tacoma area adds 31.57% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,715 | $27.18 | $2,174.40 |
| Step 2 | $58,605 | $28.08 | $2,246.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,496 | $28.99 | $2,319.20 |
| Step 4 | $62,387 | $29.89 | $2,391.20 |
| Step 5 | $64,277 | $30.80 | $2,464.00 |
| Step 6 | $66,168 | $31.70 | $2,536.00 |
| Step 7 | $68,059 | $32.61 | $2,608.80 |
| Step 8 | $69,949 | $33.52 | $2,681.60 |
| Step 9 | $71,840 | $34.42 | $2,753.60 |
| Step 10 | $73,731 | $35.33 | $2,826.40 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,277 |
| Per month | $5,356 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,464.00 |
| Hourly | $30.80 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Seattle-Tacoma GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-8 in Seattle-Tacoma
- 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 Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-7 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $56,715 at the first step to $73,731 at the top step, with $64,277 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Seattle-Tacoma locality percentage of 31.57%, 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 Seattle-Tacoma rate remained 31.57%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Seattle-Tacoma are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SEA · effective January 11, 2026 · Seattle-Tacoma, WA, 31.57% 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.