A GS-12 here earns $105,481 at step 1 and $137,128 at step 10 a year. That includes 37.95% 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 | $105,481 | $4,057 | $50.54 | $76,463 | +$1,045 |
| Step 2 | $108,997 | $4,192 | $52.23 | $79,012 | +$1,079 |
| Step 3 | $112,513 | $4,327 | $53.91 | $81,561 | +$1,113 |
| Step 4 | $116,030 | $4,463 | $55.60 | $84,110 | +$1,148 |
| Step 5 | $119,546 | $4,598 | $57.28 | $86,659 | +$1,182 |
| Step 6 | $123,062 | $4,733 | $58.97 | $89,208 | +$1,216 |
| Step 7 | $126,579 | $4,868 | $60.65 | $91,757 | +$1,251 |
| Step 8 | $130,095 | $5,004 | $62.34 | $94,306 | +$1,286 |
| Step 9 | $133,611 | $5,139 | $64.02 | $96,855 | +$1,320 |
| Step 10 | $137,128 | $5,274 | $65.71 | $99,404 | +$1,355 |