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$58,535 GS-9 Step 1 in SEATTLE (2021)
$76,094 GS-9 Step 10 in SEATTLE (2021)
+$12,452 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 pay table for SEATTLE

Each step below already includes the 27.02% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,535 $2,251.35 $28.05 +$12,452
Step 2 $60,486 $2,326.38 $28.98 +$12,867
Step 3 $62,437 $2,401.42 $29.92 +$13,282
Step 4 $64,388 $2,476.46 $30.85 +$13,697
Step 5 $66,339 $2,551.50 $31.79 +$14,112
Step 6 $68,290 $2,626.54 $32.72 +$14,527
Step 7 $70,241 $2,701.58 $33.66 +$14,942
Step 8 $72,192 $2,776.62 $34.59 +$15,357
Step 9 $74,143 $2,851.65 $35.53 +$15,772
Step 10 $76,094 $2,926.69 $36.46 +$16,187
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SEATTLE pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • SEATTLE GS-9 Step 1 $58,535
  • Locality add-on +$12,452
  • Adjustment percent 27.02%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • SEATTLE GS-9 Step 10 $76,094

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-9 in SEATTLE: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the SEATTLE pay area adds a 27.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in SEATTLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns roughly $2,251 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,927. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-9 SEATTLE page.

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GS-9 in SEATTLE questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SEATTLE?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns $58,535 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,094. This is 27.02% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in SEATTLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SEATTLE in 2021, it is 27.02%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,452 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in SEATTLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns roughly $2,251 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.