A GS-12 here earns $90,479 at step 1 and $117,625 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.33% 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 | $90,479 | $3,480 | $43.35 | $76,463 | +$896 |
| Step 2 | $93,495 | $3,596 | $44.80 | $79,012 | +$925 |
| Step 3 | $96,511 | $3,712 | $46.24 | $81,561 | +$955 |
| Step 4 | $99,527 | $3,828 | $47.69 | $84,110 | +$984 |
| Step 5 | $102,544 | $3,944 | $49.13 | $86,659 | +$1,014 |
| Step 6 | $105,560 | $4,060 | $50.58 | $89,208 | +$1,044 |
| Step 7 | $108,576 | $4,176 | $52.02 | $91,757 | +$1,073 |
| Step 8 | $111,592 | $4,292 | $53.47 | $94,306 | +$1,103 |
| Step 9 | $114,609 | $4,408 | $54.92 | $96,855 | +$1,133 |
| Step 10 | $117,625 | $4,524 | $56.36 | $99,404 | +$1,162 |