GS-9 Pay — Spokane-Spokane Valley (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,044 | $29.73 | $2,378.40 |
| Step 2 | $64,112 | $30.72 | $2,457.60 |
| Step 3 | $66,181 | $31.71 | $2,536.80 |
| Step 4 | $68,250 | $32.70 | $2,616.00 |
| Step 5 | $70,318 | $33.69 | $2,695.20 |
| Step 6 | $72,387 | $34.68 | $2,774.40 |
| Step 7 | $74,456 | $35.68 | $2,854.40 |
| Step 8 | $76,524 | $36.67 | $2,933.60 |
| Step 9 | $78,593 | $37.66 | $3,012.80 |
| Step 10 | $80,662 | $38.65 | $3,092.00 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID locality | 17.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,318 |
| Per month | $5,860 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,695.20 |
| Hourly | $33.69 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- GS-10 in Spokane-Spokane Valley
- 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley?
For 2026, GS-9 in Spokane-Spokane Valley ranges from $62,044 at the first step to $80,662 at the top step, with $70,318 near the middle.
How is Spokane-Spokane Valley locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.