GS-4 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Seattle-Tacoma locality pay area for 2026. The Seattle-Tacoma area adds 31.57% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,922 | $19.61 | $1,568.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,287 | $20.26 | $1,620.80 |
| Step 3 | $43,651 | $20.92 | $1,673.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,015 | $21.57 | $1,725.60 |
| Step 5 | $46,380 | $22.22 | $1,777.60 |
| Step 6 | $47,744 | $22.88 | $1,830.40 |
| Step 7 | $49,109 | $23.53 | $1,882.40 |
| Step 8 | $50,473 | $24.18 | $1,934.40 |
| Step 9 | $51,837 | $24.84 | $1,987.20 |
| Step 10 | $53,202 | $25.49 | $2,039.20 |
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 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,380 |
| Per month | $3,865 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,777.60 |
| Hourly | $22.22 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Seattle-Tacoma GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-5 in Seattle-Tacoma
- 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 Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-4 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $40,922 at the first step to $53,202 at the top step, with $46,380 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Seattle-Tacoma locality percentage of 31.57%, 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 Seattle-Tacoma rate remained 31.57%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Seattle-Tacoma are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SEA · effective January 11, 2026 · Seattle-Tacoma, WA, 31.57% 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.