A GS-12 here earns $101,206 at step 1 and $131,571 at step 10 a year. That includes 32.36% locality pay on top of the nationwide base table.
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| Step | Yearly | Per paycheck | Per hour | Base pay | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $101,206 | $3,893 | $48.49 | $76,463 | +$1,002 |
| Step 2 | $104,580 | $4,022 | $50.11 | $79,012 | +$1,035 |
| Step 3 | $107,954 | $4,152 | $51.73 | $81,561 | +$1,068 |
| Step 4 | $111,328 | $4,282 | $53.34 | $84,110 | +$1,101 |
| Step 5 | $114,702 | $4,412 | $54.96 | $86,659 | +$1,134 |
| Step 6 | $118,076 | $4,541 | $56.58 | $89,208 | +$1,168 |
| Step 7 | $121,450 | $4,671 | $58.19 | $91,757 | +$1,201 |
| Step 8 | $124,823 | $4,801 | $59.81 | $94,306 | +$1,233 |
| Step 9 | $128,197 | $4,931 | $61.43 | $96,855 | +$1,266 |
| Step 10 | $131,571 | $5,060 | $63.04 | $99,404 | +$1,300 |