A GS-12 here earns $91,320 at step 1 and $118,718 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.43% 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 | $91,320 | $3,512 | $43.76 | $76,463 | +$904 |
| Step 2 | $94,364 | $3,629 | $45.22 | $79,012 | +$934 |
| Step 3 | $97,408 | $3,746 | $46.67 | $81,561 | +$963 |
| Step 4 | $100,453 | $3,864 | $48.13 | $84,110 | +$994 |
| Step 5 | $103,497 | $3,981 | $49.59 | $86,659 | +$1,024 |
| Step 6 | $106,541 | $4,098 | $51.05 | $89,208 | +$1,053 |
| Step 7 | $109,585 | $4,215 | $52.51 | $91,757 | +$1,083 |
| Step 8 | $112,630 | $4,332 | $53.97 | $94,306 | +$1,113 |
| Step 9 | $115,674 | $4,449 | $55.43 | $96,855 | +$1,143 |
| Step 10 | $118,718 | $4,566 | $56.88 | $99,404 | +$1,173 |