GS-12 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,974 | $43.11 | $3,448.80 |
| Step 2 | $92,973 | $44.55 | $3,564.00 |
| Step 3 | $95,973 | $45.99 | $3,679.20 |
| Step 4 | $98,972 | $47.42 | $3,793.60 |
| Step 5 | $101,972 | $48.86 | $3,908.80 |
| Step 6 | $104,971 | $50.30 | $4,024.00 |
| Step 7 | $107,970 | $51.73 | $4,138.40 |
| Step 8 | $110,970 | $53.17 | $4,253.60 |
| Step 9 | $113,969 | $54.61 | $4,368.80 |
| Step 10 | $116,969 | $56.05 | $4,484.00 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $101,972 |
| Per month | $8,498 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,908.80 |
| Hourly | $48.86 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-13 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-12 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $89,974 at the first step to $116,969 at the top step, with $101,972 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.