A GS-12 here earns $104,349 at step 1 and $135,657 at step 10 a year. That includes 36.47% 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 | $104,349 | $4,013 | $50.00 | $76,463 | +$1,033 |
| Step 2 | $107,828 | $4,147 | $51.67 | $79,012 | +$1,068 |
| Step 3 | $111,306 | $4,281 | $53.33 | $81,561 | +$1,101 |
| Step 4 | $114,785 | $4,415 | $55.00 | $84,110 | +$1,136 |
| Step 5 | $118,264 | $4,549 | $56.67 | $86,659 | +$1,170 |
| Step 6 | $121,742 | $4,682 | $58.33 | $89,208 | +$1,204 |
| Step 7 | $125,221 | $4,816 | $60.00 | $91,757 | +$1,238 |
| Step 8 | $128,699 | $4,950 | $61.67 | $94,306 | +$1,272 |
| Step 9 | $132,178 | $5,084 | $63.33 | $96,855 | +$1,306 |
| Step 10 | $135,657 | $5,218 | $65.00 | $99,404 | +$1,340 |