GS-6 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay area for 2026. The Spokane-Spokane Valley area adds 17.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,645 | $21.87 | $1,749.60 |
| Step 2 | $47,167 | $22.60 | $1,808.00 |
| Step 3 | $48,688 | $23.33 | $1,866.40 |
| Step 4 | $50,210 | $24.06 | $1,924.80 |
| Step 5 | $51,731 | $24.79 | $1,983.20 |
| Step 6 | $53,253 | $25.52 | $2,041.60 |
| Step 7 | $54,774 | $26.25 | $2,100.00 |
| Step 8 | $56,296 | $26.97 | $2,157.60 |
| Step 9 | $57,817 | $27.70 | $2,216.00 |
| Step 10 | $59,339 | $28.43 | $2,274.40 |
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 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,731 |
| Per month | $4,311 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,983.20 |
| Hourly | $24.79 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Spokane-Spokane Valley GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-7 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-6 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $45,645 at the first step to $59,339 at the top step, with $51,731 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Spokane-Spokane Valley locality percentage of 17.67%, 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley rate remained 17.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Spokane-Spokane Valley are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SN · effective January 11, 2026 · Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID, 17.67% 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.