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$28,760 GS-1 Step 1 in Seattle (2024)
$35,975 GS-1 Step 10 in Seattle (2024)
+$6,774 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-1 pay table for Seattle

Each step below already includes the 30.81% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,760 $1,106.15 $13.78 +$6,774
Step 2 $29,725 $1,143.27 $14.24 +$7,001
Step 3 $30,680 $1,180.00 $14.70 +$7,226
Step 4 $31,634 $1,216.69 $15.16 +$7,451
Step 5 $32,587 $1,253.35 $15.61 +$7,675
Step 6 $33,146 $1,274.85 $15.88 +$7,807
Step 7 $34,093 $1,311.27 $16.34 +$8,030
Step 8 $35,047 $1,347.96 $16.79 +$8,255
Step 9 $35,085 $1,349.42 $16.81 +$8,264
Step 10 $35,975 $1,383.65 $17.24 +$8,473
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Seattle pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $21,986
  • Seattle GS-1 Step 1 $28,760
  • Locality add-on +$6,774
  • Adjustment percent 30.81%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $27,502
  • Seattle GS-1 Step 10 $35,975

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-1 in Seattle: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2024, the Seattle pay area adds a 30.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Seattle

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Seattle earns roughly $1,106 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,384. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Seattle page.

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GS-1 in Seattle questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Seattle?
    In 2024, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Seattle earns $28,760 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $35,975. This is 30.81% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Seattle?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Seattle in 2024, it is 30.81%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,774 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Seattle?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Seattle earns roughly $1,106 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.