A GS-12 here earns $91,427 at step 1 and $118,857 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.57% 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 | $91,427 | $3,516 | $43.81 | $76,463 | +$905 |
| Step 2 | $94,475 | $3,634 | $45.27 | $79,012 | +$935 |
| Step 3 | $97,522 | $3,751 | $46.73 | $81,561 | +$964 |
| Step 4 | $100,570 | $3,868 | $48.19 | $84,110 | +$994 |
| Step 5 | $103,618 | $3,985 | $49.65 | $86,659 | +$1,025 |
| Step 6 | $106,666 | $4,103 | $51.11 | $89,208 | +$1,055 |
| Step 7 | $109,714 | $4,220 | $52.57 | $91,757 | +$1,085 |
| Step 8 | $112,762 | $4,337 | $54.03 | $94,306 | +$1,115 |
| Step 9 | $115,810 | $4,454 | $55.49 | $96,855 | +$1,145 |
| Step 10 | $118,857 | $4,571 | $56.95 | $99,404 | +$1,174 |