GS-9 Pay — Seattle-Tacoma (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,373 | $33.24 | $2,659.20 |
| Step 2 | $71,686 | $34.35 | $2,748.00 |
| Step 3 | $73,999 | $35.46 | $2,836.80 |
| Step 4 | $76,312 | $36.57 | $2,925.60 |
| Step 5 | $78,625 | $37.67 | $3,013.60 |
| Step 6 | $80,938 | $38.78 | $3,102.40 |
| Step 7 | $83,251 | $39.89 | $3,191.20 |
| Step 8 | $85,564 | $41.00 | $3,280.00 |
| Step 9 | $87,877 | $42.11 | $3,368.80 |
| Step 10 | $90,190 | $43.22 | $3,457.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Seattle-Tacoma, WA locality | 31.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $78,625 |
| Per month | $6,552 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,013.60 |
| Hourly | $37.67 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Seattle-Tacoma
- GS-10 in Seattle-Tacoma
- 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 Seattle-Tacoma?
For 2026, GS-9 in Seattle-Tacoma ranges from $69,373 at the first step to $90,190 at the top step, with $78,625 near the middle.
How is Seattle-Tacoma locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.