GS-9 Pay — Portland-Vancouver (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $66,505 | $31.87 | $2,549.60 |
| Step 2 | $68,722 | $32.93 | $2,634.40 |
| Step 3 | $70,939 | $33.99 | $2,719.20 |
| Step 4 | $73,157 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
| Step 5 | $75,374 | $36.12 | $2,889.60 |
| Step 6 | $77,591 | $37.18 | $2,974.40 |
| Step 7 | $79,809 | $38.24 | $3,059.20 |
| Step 8 | $82,026 | $39.30 | $3,144.00 |
| Step 9 | $84,243 | $40.37 | $3,229.60 |
| Step 10 | $86,461 | $41.43 | $3,314.40 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA locality | 26.13% |
| Adjusted annual | $75,374 |
| Per month | $6,281 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,889.60 |
| Hourly | $36.12 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-10 in Portland-Vancouver
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Portland-Vancouver?
For 2026, GS-9 in Portland-Vancouver ranges from $66,505 at the first step to $86,461 at the top step, with $75,374 near the middle.
How is Portland-Vancouver locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.