GS-8 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,809 | $30.10 | $2,408.00 |
| Step 2 | $64,902 | $31.10 | $2,488.00 |
| Step 3 | $66,995 | $32.10 | $2,568.00 |
| Step 4 | $69,089 | $33.10 | $2,648.00 |
| Step 5 | $71,182 | $34.11 | $2,728.80 |
| Step 6 | $73,275 | $35.11 | $2,808.80 |
| Step 7 | $75,369 | $36.11 | $2,888.80 |
| Step 8 | $77,462 | $37.12 | $2,969.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,555 | $38.12 | $3,049.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,648 | $39.12 | $3,129.60 |
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 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,182 |
| Per month | $5,932 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,728.80 |
| Hourly | $34.11 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-9 in Seattle-Tacoma
- 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 Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-8 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $62,809 at the first step to $81,648 at the top step, with $71,182 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.