A GS-12 here earns $95,326 at step 1 and $123,927 at step 10 a year. That includes 24.67% 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 | $95,326 | $3,666 | $45.68 | $76,463 | +$943 |
| Step 2 | $98,504 | $3,789 | $47.20 | $79,012 | +$975 |
| Step 3 | $101,682 | $3,911 | $48.72 | $81,561 | +$1,006 |
| Step 4 | $104,860 | $4,033 | $50.24 | $84,110 | +$1,037 |
| Step 5 | $108,038 | $4,155 | $51.77 | $86,659 | +$1,069 |
| Step 6 | $111,216 | $4,278 | $53.29 | $89,208 | +$1,100 |
| Step 7 | $114,393 | $4,400 | $54.81 | $91,757 | +$1,130 |
| Step 8 | $117,571 | $4,522 | $56.33 | $94,306 | +$1,162 |
| Step 9 | $120,749 | $4,644 | $57.86 | $96,855 | +$1,193 |
| Step 10 | $123,927 | $4,766 | $59.38 | $99,404 | +$1,224 |