A GS-12 here earns $89,959 at step 1 and $116,949 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.65% 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 | $89,959 | $3,460 | $43.10 | $76,463 | +$891 |
| Step 2 | $92,958 | $3,575 | $44.54 | $79,012 | +$920 |
| Step 3 | $95,957 | $3,691 | $45.98 | $81,561 | +$950 |
| Step 4 | $98,955 | $3,806 | $47.41 | $84,110 | +$978 |
| Step 5 | $101,954 | $3,921 | $48.85 | $86,659 | +$1,008 |
| Step 6 | $104,953 | $4,037 | $50.29 | $89,208 | +$1,037 |
| Step 7 | $107,952 | $4,152 | $51.73 | $91,757 | +$1,067 |
| Step 8 | $110,951 | $4,267 | $53.16 | $94,306 | +$1,096 |
| Step 9 | $113,950 | $4,383 | $54.60 | $96,855 | +$1,126 |
| Step 10 | $116,949 | $4,498 | $56.04 | $99,404 | +$1,156 |