GS-4 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,230 | $18.80 | $1,504.00 |
| Step 2 | $40,538 | $19.42 | $1,553.60 |
| Step 3 | $41,846 | $20.05 | $1,604.00 |
| Step 4 | $43,154 | $20.68 | $1,654.40 |
| Step 5 | $44,462 | $21.30 | $1,704.00 |
| Step 6 | $45,770 | $21.93 | $1,754.40 |
| Step 7 | $47,078 | $22.56 | $1,804.80 |
| Step 8 | $48,386 | $23.18 | $1,854.40 |
| Step 9 | $49,694 | $23.81 | $1,904.80 |
| Step 10 | $51,002 | $24.44 | $1,955.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $44,462 |
| Per month | $3,705 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,704.00 |
| Hourly | $21.30 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-5 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-4 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $39,230 at the first step to $51,002 at the top step, with $44,462 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.