A GS-12 here earns $90,968 at step 1 and $118,261 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.97% 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 | $90,968 | $3,499 | $43.59 | $76,463 | +$901 |
| Step 2 | $94,001 | $3,615 | $45.04 | $79,012 | +$931 |
| Step 3 | $97,033 | $3,732 | $46.49 | $81,561 | +$960 |
| Step 4 | $100,066 | $3,849 | $47.95 | $84,110 | +$990 |
| Step 5 | $103,098 | $3,965 | $49.40 | $86,659 | +$1,019 |
| Step 6 | $106,131 | $4,082 | $50.85 | $89,208 | +$1,050 |
| Step 7 | $109,163 | $4,199 | $52.31 | $91,757 | +$1,079 |
| Step 8 | $112,196 | $4,315 | $53.76 | $94,306 | +$1,109 |
| Step 9 | $115,228 | $4,432 | $55.21 | $96,855 | +$1,138 |
| Step 10 | $118,261 | $4,549 | $56.67 | $99,404 | +$1,168 |