GS-8 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,212 | $28.85 | $2,308.00 |
| Step 2 | $62,219 | $29.81 | $2,384.80 |
| Step 3 | $64,225 | $30.77 | $2,461.60 |
| Step 4 | $66,232 | $31.74 | $2,539.20 |
| Step 5 | $68,239 | $32.70 | $2,616.00 |
| Step 6 | $70,246 | $33.66 | $2,692.80 |
| Step 7 | $72,252 | $34.62 | $2,769.60 |
| Step 8 | $74,259 | $35.58 | $2,846.40 |
| Step 9 | $76,266 | $36.54 | $2,923.20 |
| Step 10 | $78,272 | $37.50 | $3,000.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $68,239 |
| Per month | $5,687 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,616.00 |
| Hourly | $32.70 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-9 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-8 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $60,212 at the first step to $78,272 at the top step, with $68,239 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.