A GS-12 here earns $92,023 at step 1 and $119,633 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.35% 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 | $92,023 | $3,539 | $44.09 | $76,463 | +$911 |
| Step 2 | $95,091 | $3,657 | $45.56 | $79,012 | +$941 |
| Step 3 | $98,159 | $3,775 | $47.03 | $81,561 | +$972 |
| Step 4 | $101,226 | $3,893 | $48.50 | $84,110 | +$1,001 |
| Step 5 | $104,294 | $4,011 | $49.97 | $86,659 | +$1,031 |
| Step 6 | $107,362 | $4,129 | $51.44 | $89,208 | +$1,062 |
| Step 7 | $110,430 | $4,247 | $52.91 | $91,757 | +$1,092 |
| Step 8 | $113,497 | $4,365 | $54.38 | $94,306 | +$1,121 |
| Step 9 | $116,565 | $4,483 | $55.85 | $96,855 | +$1,152 |
| Step 10 | $119,633 | $4,601 | $57.32 | $99,404 | +$1,182 |