GS-1 in Seattle–Tacoma, WA
30.74% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$27,454starting (Step 1)
up to $34,304 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,454 | $20,999 | +$6,455 |
| Step 2 | $28,372 | $21,701 | +$6,671 |
| Step 3 | $29,282 | $22,397 | +$6,885 |
| Step 4 | $30,190 | $23,092 | +$7,098 |
| Step 5 | $31,100 | $23,788 | +$7,312 |
| Step 6 | $31,626 | $24,190 | +$7,436 |
| Step 7 | $32,528 | $24,880 | +$7,648 |
| Step 8 | $33,432 | $25,571 | +$7,861 |
| Step 9 | $33,469 | $25,600 | +$7,869 |
| Step 10 | $34,304 | $26,238 | +$8,066 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,454
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,304
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,454
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$28,372
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$29,282
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,190
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,100
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,626
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,528
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,432
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,469
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,304
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$6,455 per year vs. base
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+30.74% above base pay
Pay Grade
InfoGS-1
Locality Area
InfoSeattle–Tacoma, WA
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$20,999 at Step 1
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2025 GS base pay rates and locality percentages from OPM. Base pay shown before locality adjustment. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. Verify at opm.gov.