A GS-12 here earns $90,402 at step 1 and $117,525 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.23% 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 | $90,402 | $3,477 | $43.32 | $76,463 | +$895 |
| Step 2 | $93,416 | $3,593 | $44.76 | $79,012 | +$925 |
| Step 3 | $96,430 | $3,709 | $46.21 | $81,561 | +$955 |
| Step 4 | $99,443 | $3,825 | $47.65 | $84,110 | +$983 |
| Step 5 | $102,457 | $3,941 | $49.09 | $86,659 | +$1,013 |
| Step 6 | $105,471 | $4,057 | $50.54 | $89,208 | +$1,043 |
| Step 7 | $108,484 | $4,172 | $51.98 | $91,757 | +$1,072 |
| Step 8 | $111,498 | $4,288 | $53.43 | $94,306 | +$1,102 |
| Step 9 | $114,512 | $4,404 | $54.87 | $96,855 | +$1,132 |
| Step 10 | $117,525 | $4,520 | $56.31 | $99,404 | +$1,161 |