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$140,367 GS-15 Step 1 in Portland (2022)
$176,300 GS-15 Step 10 in Portland (2022)
+$27,477 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 pay table for Portland

Each step below already includes the 24.34% 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 $140,367 $5,398.73 $67.26 +$27,477
Step 2 $145,046 $5,578.69 $69.50 +$28,393
Step 3 $149,725 $5,758.65 $71.74 +$29,309
Step 4 $154,404 $5,938.62 $73.98 +$30,225
Step 5 $159,083 $6,118.58 $76.23 +$31,141
Step 6 $163,762 $6,298.54 $78.47 +$32,057
Step 7 $168,441 $6,478.50 $80.71 +$32,973
Step 8 $173,120 $6,658.46 $82.95 +$33,889
Step 9 $176,300 $6,780.77 $84.48 +$33,306
Step 10 $176,300 $6,780.77 $84.48 +$29,543
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Portland pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Portland GS-15 Step 1 $140,367
  • Locality add-on +$27,477
  • Adjustment percent 24.34%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Portland GS-15 Step 10 $176,300

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 2022, the Portland pay area adds a 24.34% 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 $5,399 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,781. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Portland earns $140,367 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $176,300. This is 24.34% 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 2022, it is 24.34%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $27,477 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 $5,399 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.