GS-6 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,037 | $24.45 | $1,956.00 |
| Step 2 | $52,739 | $25.27 | $2,021.60 |
| Step 3 | $54,440 | $26.09 | $2,087.20 |
| Step 4 | $56,141 | $26.90 | $2,152.00 |
| Step 5 | $57,842 | $27.72 | $2,217.60 |
| Step 6 | $59,543 | $28.53 | $2,282.40 |
| Step 7 | $61,245 | $29.35 | $2,348.00 |
| Step 8 | $62,946 | $30.16 | $2,412.80 |
| Step 9 | $64,647 | $30.98 | $2,478.40 |
| Step 10 | $66,348 | $31.79 | $2,543.20 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,842 |
| Per month | $4,820 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,217.60 |
| Hourly | $27.72 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-7 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-6 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $51,037 at the first step to $66,348 at the top step, with $57,842 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.