GS-14 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)

$153,594
A GS-14 Step 5 in Portland-Vancouver earns $153,594 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Portland-Vancouver ranges $135,522–$176,183.
Portland-Vancouver locality pay: 26.13% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 pay in the Portland-Vancouver locality pay area for 2026. The Portland-Vancouver area adds 26.13% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$135,522$64.94$5,195.20
Step 2$140,040$67.10$5,368.00
Step 3$144,558$69.27$5,541.60
Step 4$149,076$71.43$5,714.40
Step 5$153,594$73.60$5,888.00
Step 6$158,112$75.76$6,060.80
Step 7$162,629$77.92$6,233.60
Step 8$167,147$80.09$6,407.20
Step 9$171,665$82.25$6,580.00
Step 10$176,183$84.42$6,753.60

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$153,594/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality26.13%
Adjusted annual$153,594
Per month$12,800
Bi-weekly$5,888.00
Hourly$73.60

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-14 make in Portland-Vancouver?

For 2026, GS-14 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $135,522 at the first step to $176,183 at the top step, with $153,594 near the middle.

How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Portland-Vancouver locality percentage of 26.13%, 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 Portland-Vancouver rate remained 26.13%.

Is this before or after tax?

The GS-14 figures for Portland-Vancouver are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.

Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-POR · effective January 11, 2026 · Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA, 26.13% 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.