A GS-12 here earns $90,937 at step 1 and $118,221 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.93% 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 | $90,937 | $3,498 | $43.57 | $76,463 | +$900 |
| Step 2 | $93,969 | $3,614 | $45.03 | $79,012 | +$930 |
| Step 3 | $97,000 | $3,731 | $46.48 | $81,561 | +$959 |
| Step 4 | $100,032 | $3,847 | $47.93 | $84,110 | +$989 |
| Step 5 | $103,064 | $3,964 | $49.38 | $86,659 | +$1,020 |
| Step 6 | $106,095 | $4,081 | $50.84 | $89,208 | +$1,049 |
| Step 7 | $109,127 | $4,197 | $52.29 | $91,757 | +$1,079 |
| Step 8 | $112,158 | $4,314 | $53.74 | $94,306 | +$1,108 |
| Step 9 | $115,190 | $4,430 | $55.19 | $96,855 | +$1,139 |
| Step 10 | $118,221 | $4,547 | $56.65 | $99,404 | +$1,168 |