GS-13 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $119,630 | $57.32 | $4,585.60 |
| Step 2 | $123,618 | $59.23 | $4,738.40 |
| Step 3 | $127,606 | $61.14 | $4,891.20 |
| Step 4 | $131,594 | $63.05 | $5,044.00 |
| Step 5 | $135,582 | $64.97 | $5,197.60 |
| Step 6 | $139,569 | $66.88 | $5,350.40 |
| Step 7 | $143,557 | $68.79 | $5,503.20 |
| Step 8 | $147,545 | $70.70 | $5,656.00 |
| Step 9 | $151,533 | $72.61 | $5,808.80 |
| Step 10 | $155,521 | $74.52 | $5,961.60 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $135,582 |
| Per month | $11,299 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,197.60 |
| Hourly | $64.97 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-14 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-13 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $119,630 at the first step to $155,521 at the top step, with $135,582 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.