A GS-12 here earns $91,870 at step 1 and $119,434 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.15% 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 | $91,870 | $3,533 | $44.02 | $76,463 | +$909 |
| Step 2 | $94,933 | $3,651 | $45.49 | $79,012 | +$940 |
| Step 3 | $97,996 | $3,769 | $46.96 | $81,561 | +$970 |
| Step 4 | $101,058 | $3,887 | $48.42 | $84,110 | +$999 |
| Step 5 | $104,121 | $4,005 | $49.89 | $86,659 | +$1,030 |
| Step 6 | $107,183 | $4,122 | $51.36 | $89,208 | +$1,059 |
| Step 7 | $110,246 | $4,240 | $52.83 | $91,757 | +$1,090 |
| Step 8 | $113,309 | $4,358 | $54.29 | $94,306 | +$1,120 |
| Step 9 | $116,371 | $4,476 | $55.76 | $96,855 | +$1,150 |
| Step 10 | $119,434 | $4,594 | $57.23 | $99,404 | +$1,180 |