GS-2 in Seattle–Tacoma, WA
30.74% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$30,876starting (Step 1)
up to $38,814 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,876 | $23,616 | +$7,260 |
| Step 2 | $31,608 | $24,176 | +$7,432 |
| Step 3 | $32,621 | $24,951 | +$7,670 |
| Step 4 | $33,469 | $25,600 | +$7,869 |
| Step 5 | $33,859 | $25,898 | +$7,961 |
| Step 6 | $34,850 | $26,656 | +$8,194 |
| Step 7 | $35,841 | $27,414 | +$8,427 |
| Step 8 | $36,832 | $28,172 | +$8,660 |
| Step 9 | $37,823 | $28,930 | +$8,893 |
| Step 10 | $38,814 | $29,688 | +$9,126 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,876
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,814
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,876
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,608
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,621
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,469
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,859
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,850
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,841
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$36,832
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,823
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,814
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$7,260 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-2
Locality Area
InfoSeattle–Tacoma, WA
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$23,616 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.