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$33,747 GS-5 Step 1 in SEATTLE (2014)
$43,877 GS-5 Step 10 in SEATTLE (2014)
+$6,042 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-5 pay table for SEATTLE

Each step below already includes the 21.81% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,747 $1,297.96 $16.17 +$6,042
Step 2 $34,873 $1,341.27 $16.71 +$6,244
Step 3 $35,999 $1,384.58 $17.25 +$6,446
Step 4 $37,124 $1,427.85 $17.79 +$6,647
Step 5 $38,250 $1,471.15 $18.33 +$6,849
Step 6 $39,375 $1,514.42 $18.87 +$7,050
Step 7 $40,501 $1,557.73 $19.41 +$7,252
Step 8 $41,626 $1,601.00 $19.95 +$7,453
Step 9 $42,752 $1,644.31 $20.48 +$7,655
Step 10 $43,877 $1,687.58 $21.02 +$7,856
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SEATTLE pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $27,705
  • SEATTLE GS-5 Step 1 $33,747
  • Locality add-on +$6,042
  • Adjustment percent 21.81%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $36,021
  • SEATTLE GS-5 Step 10 $43,877

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-5 in SEATTLE: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2014, the SEATTLE pay area adds a 21.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in SEATTLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns roughly $1,298 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,688. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-5 SEATTLE page.

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GS-5 in SEATTLE questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in SEATTLE?
    In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns $33,747 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,877. This is 21.81% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 in SEATTLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SEATTLE in 2014, it is 21.81%. On a GS-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,042 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in SEATTLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns roughly $1,298 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.