GS-3 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,948 | $16.75 | $1,340.00 |
| Step 2 | $36,114 | $17.30 | $1,384.00 |
| Step 3 | $37,279 | $17.86 | $1,428.80 |
| Step 4 | $38,444 | $18.42 | $1,473.60 |
| Step 5 | $39,610 | $18.98 | $1,518.40 |
| Step 6 | $40,775 | $19.54 | $1,563.20 |
| Step 7 | $41,941 | $20.10 | $1,608.00 |
| Step 8 | $43,106 | $20.65 | $1,652.00 |
| Step 9 | $44,272 | $21.21 | $1,696.80 |
| Step 10 | $45,437 | $21.77 | $1,741.60 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $39,610 |
| Per month | $3,301 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,518.40 |
| Hourly | $18.98 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-4 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-3 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $34,948 at the first step to $45,437 at the top step, with $39,610 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.