A GS-12 here earns $90,234 at step 1 and $117,307 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.01% 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 | $90,234 | $3,471 | $43.24 | $76,463 | +$893 |
| Step 2 | $93,242 | $3,586 | $44.68 | $79,012 | +$923 |
| Step 3 | $96,250 | $3,702 | $46.12 | $81,561 | +$952 |
| Step 4 | $99,258 | $3,818 | $47.56 | $84,110 | +$982 |
| Step 5 | $102,266 | $3,933 | $49.00 | $86,659 | +$1,011 |
| Step 6 | $105,274 | $4,049 | $50.44 | $89,208 | +$1,040 |
| Step 7 | $108,282 | $4,165 | $51.88 | $91,757 | +$1,070 |
| Step 8 | $111,291 | $4,280 | $53.33 | $94,306 | +$1,100 |
| Step 9 | $114,299 | $4,396 | $54.77 | $96,855 | +$1,130 |
| Step 10 | $117,307 | $4,512 | $56.21 | $99,404 | +$1,159 |