A GS-12 here earns $92,971 at step 1 and $120,865 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.59% 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 | $92,971 | $3,576 | $44.55 | $76,463 | +$920 |
| Step 2 | $96,071 | $3,695 | $46.03 | $79,012 | +$951 |
| Step 3 | $99,170 | $3,814 | $47.52 | $81,561 | +$981 |
| Step 4 | $102,269 | $3,933 | $49.00 | $84,110 | +$1,011 |
| Step 5 | $105,369 | $4,053 | $50.49 | $86,659 | +$1,042 |
| Step 6 | $108,468 | $4,172 | $51.97 | $89,208 | +$1,072 |
| Step 7 | $111,567 | $4,291 | $53.46 | $91,757 | +$1,102 |
| Step 8 | $114,667 | $4,410 | $54.94 | $94,306 | +$1,134 |
| Step 9 | $117,766 | $4,529 | $56.43 | $96,855 | +$1,164 |
| Step 10 | $120,865 | $4,649 | $57.91 | $99,404 | +$1,194 |