A GS-12 here earns $89,508 at step 1 and $116,362 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.06% 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 | $89,508 | $3,443 | $42.89 | $76,463 | +$887 |
| Step 2 | $92,491 | $3,557 | $44.32 | $79,012 | +$915 |
| Step 3 | $95,475 | $3,672 | $45.75 | $81,561 | +$944 |
| Step 4 | $98,459 | $3,787 | $47.18 | $84,110 | +$974 |
| Step 5 | $101,443 | $3,902 | $48.61 | $86,659 | +$1,003 |
| Step 6 | $104,427 | $4,016 | $50.04 | $89,208 | +$1,033 |
| Step 7 | $107,411 | $4,131 | $51.47 | $91,757 | +$1,062 |
| Step 8 | $110,395 | $4,246 | $52.90 | $94,306 | +$1,091 |
| Step 9 | $113,378 | $4,361 | $54.33 | $96,855 | +$1,120 |
| Step 10 | $116,362 | $4,475 | $55.76 | $99,404 | +$1,149 |