A GS-12 here earns $94,654 at step 1 and $123,052 at step 10 a year. That includes 23.79% 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 | $94,654 | $3,641 | $45.35 | $76,463 | +$938 |
| Step 2 | $97,809 | $3,762 | $46.87 | $79,012 | +$968 |
| Step 3 | $100,964 | $3,883 | $48.38 | $81,561 | +$999 |
| Step 4 | $104,120 | $4,005 | $49.89 | $84,110 | +$1,030 |
| Step 5 | $107,275 | $4,126 | $51.40 | $86,659 | +$1,061 |
| Step 6 | $110,431 | $4,247 | $52.91 | $89,208 | +$1,092 |
| Step 7 | $113,586 | $4,369 | $54.43 | $91,757 | +$1,123 |
| Step 8 | $116,741 | $4,490 | $55.94 | $94,306 | +$1,153 |
| Step 9 | $119,897 | $4,611 | $57.45 | $96,855 | +$1,185 |
| Step 10 | $123,052 | $4,733 | $58.96 | $99,404 | +$1,215 |