GS-11 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $83,935 | $40.22 | $3,217.60 |
| Step 2 | $86,734 | $41.56 | $3,324.80 |
| Step 3 | $89,532 | $42.90 | $3,432.00 |
| Step 4 | $92,331 | $44.24 | $3,539.20 |
| Step 5 | $95,129 | $45.58 | $3,646.40 |
| Step 6 | $97,928 | $46.92 | $3,753.60 |
| Step 7 | $100,726 | $48.26 | $3,860.80 |
| Step 8 | $103,525 | $49.60 | $3,968.00 |
| Step 9 | $106,323 | $50.95 | $4,076.00 |
| Step 10 | $109,122 | $52.29 | $4,183.20 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $95,129 |
| Per month | $7,927 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,646.40 |
| Hourly | $45.58 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-12 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-11 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $83,935 at the first step to $109,122 at the top step, with $95,129 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.