GS-2 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,028 | $15.35 | $1,228.00 |
| Step 2 | $32,790 | $15.71 | $1,256.80 |
| Step 3 | $33,852 | $16.22 | $1,297.60 |
| Step 4 | $34,749 | $16.65 | $1,332.00 |
| Step 5 | $35,137 | $16.84 | $1,347.20 |
| Step 6 | $36,170 | $17.33 | $1,386.40 |
| Step 7 | $37,203 | $17.83 | $1,426.40 |
| Step 8 | $38,236 | $18.32 | $1,465.60 |
| Step 9 | $39,269 | $18.82 | $1,505.60 |
| Step 10 | $40,302 | $19.31 | $1,544.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $35,137 |
| Per month | $2,928 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,347.20 |
| Hourly | $16.84 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-3 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-2 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $32,028 at the first step to $40,302 at the top step, with $35,137 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.