GS-1 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,575 | $12.73 | $1,018.40 |
| Step 2 | $27,465 | $13.16 | $1,052.80 |
| Step 3 | $28,349 | $13.58 | $1,086.40 |
| Step 4 | $29,229 | $14.01 | $1,120.80 |
| Step 5 | $30,111 | $14.43 | $1,154.40 |
| Step 6 | $30,627 | $14.68 | $1,174.40 |
| Step 7 | $31,501 | $15.09 | $1,207.20 |
| Step 8 | $32,382 | $15.52 | $1,241.60 |
| Step 9 | $32,418 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 10 | $33,239 | $15.93 | $1,274.40 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,111 |
| Per month | $2,509 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,154.40 |
| Hourly | $14.43 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-1 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $26,575 at the first step to $33,239 at the top step, with $30,111 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.