A GS-12 here earns $92,344 at step 1 and $120,050 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.77% 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 | $92,344 | $3,552 | $44.25 | $76,463 | +$914 |
| Step 2 | $95,423 | $3,670 | $45.72 | $79,012 | +$945 |
| Step 3 | $98,501 | $3,789 | $47.20 | $81,561 | +$974 |
| Step 4 | $101,580 | $3,907 | $48.67 | $84,110 | +$1,005 |
| Step 5 | $104,658 | $4,025 | $50.15 | $86,659 | +$1,035 |
| Step 6 | $107,737 | $4,144 | $51.62 | $89,208 | +$1,066 |
| Step 7 | $110,815 | $4,262 | $53.10 | $91,757 | +$1,095 |
| Step 8 | $113,893 | $4,381 | $54.57 | $94,306 | +$1,125 |
| Step 9 | $116,972 | $4,499 | $56.05 | $96,855 | +$1,156 |
| Step 10 | $120,050 | $4,617 | $57.52 | $99,404 | +$1,186 |