A GS-12 here earns $91,335 at step 1 and $118,738 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.45% 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 | $91,335 | $3,513 | $43.76 | $76,463 | +$904 |
| Step 2 | $94,380 | $3,630 | $45.22 | $79,012 | +$934 |
| Step 3 | $97,425 | $3,747 | $46.68 | $81,561 | +$964 |
| Step 4 | $100,469 | $3,864 | $48.14 | $84,110 | +$993 |
| Step 5 | $103,514 | $3,981 | $49.60 | $86,659 | +$1,024 |
| Step 6 | $106,559 | $4,098 | $51.06 | $89,208 | +$1,054 |
| Step 7 | $109,604 | $4,216 | $52.52 | $91,757 | +$1,084 |
| Step 8 | $112,649 | $4,333 | $53.98 | $94,306 | +$1,114 |
| Step 9 | $115,693 | $4,450 | $55.44 | $96,855 | +$1,143 |
| Step 10 | $118,738 | $4,567 | $56.89 | $99,404 | +$1,173 |