GS-15 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $159,408 | $76.38 | $6,110.40 |
| Step 2 | $164,722 | $78.93 | $6,314.40 |
| Step 3 | $170,036 | $81.47 | $6,517.60 |
| Step 4 | $175,350 | $84.02 | $6,721.60 |
| Step 5 | $180,664 | $86.57 | $6,925.60 |
| Step 6 | $185,977 | $89.11 | $7,128.80 |
| Step 7 | $191,291 | $91.66 | $7,332.80 |
| Step 8 | $196,605 | $94.20 | $7,536.00 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $180,664 |
| Per month | $15,055 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,925.60 |
| Hourly | $86.57 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Portland-Vancouver GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-15 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $159,408 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $180,664 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.