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$128,807 GS-15 Step 1 in PORTLAND (2018)
$164,200 GS-15 Step 10 in PORTLAND (2018)
+$23,684 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-15 pay table for PORTLAND

Each step below already includes the 22.53% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $128,807 $4,954.12 $61.72 +$23,684
Step 2 $133,101 $5,119.27 $63.78 +$24,474
Step 3 $137,394 $5,284.38 $65.83 +$25,263
Step 4 $141,688 $5,449.54 $67.89 +$26,053
Step 5 $145,981 $5,614.65 $69.95 +$26,842
Step 6 $150,274 $5,779.77 $72.00 +$27,631
Step 7 $154,568 $5,944.92 $74.06 +$28,421
Step 8 $158,861 $6,110.04 $76.12 +$29,210
Step 9 $163,155 $6,275.19 $78.18 +$30,000
Step 10 $164,200 $6,315.38 $78.68 +$27,541
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PORTLAND pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $105,123
  • PORTLAND GS-15 Step 1 $128,807
  • Locality add-on +$23,684
  • Adjustment percent 22.53%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $136,659
  • PORTLAND GS-15 Step 10 $164,200

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-15 in PORTLAND: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2018, the PORTLAND pay area adds a 22.53% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in PORTLAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $4,954 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,315. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-15 PORTLAND page.

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GS-15 in PORTLAND questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in PORTLAND?
    In 2018, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns $128,807 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,200. This is 22.53% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in PORTLAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PORTLAND in 2018, it is 22.53%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,684 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in PORTLAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $4,954 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.