A GS-12 here earns $100,059 at step 1 and $130,080 at step 10 a year. That includes 30.86% 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 | $100,059 | $3,848 | $47.94 | $76,463 | +$990 |
| Step 2 | $103,395 | $3,977 | $49.54 | $79,012 | +$1,023 |
| Step 3 | $106,731 | $4,105 | $51.14 | $81,561 | +$1,056 |
| Step 4 | $110,066 | $4,233 | $52.74 | $84,110 | +$1,088 |
| Step 5 | $113,402 | $4,362 | $54.34 | $86,659 | +$1,122 |
| Step 6 | $116,738 | $4,490 | $55.94 | $89,208 | +$1,155 |
| Step 7 | $120,073 | $4,618 | $57.53 | $91,757 | +$1,187 |
| Step 8 | $123,409 | $4,747 | $59.13 | $94,306 | +$1,220 |
| Step 9 | $126,744 | $4,875 | $60.73 | $96,855 | +$1,252 |
| Step 10 | $130,080 | $5,003 | $62.33 | $99,404 | +$1,285 |