A GS-12 here earns $90,135 at step 1 and $117,177 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.88% 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 | $90,135 | $3,467 | $43.19 | $76,463 | +$893 |
| Step 2 | $93,139 | $3,582 | $44.63 | $79,012 | +$921 |
| Step 3 | $96,144 | $3,698 | $46.07 | $81,561 | +$951 |
| Step 4 | $99,149 | $3,813 | $47.51 | $84,110 | +$981 |
| Step 5 | $102,154 | $3,929 | $48.95 | $86,659 | +$1,011 |
| Step 6 | $105,158 | $4,045 | $50.39 | $89,208 | +$1,039 |
| Step 7 | $108,163 | $4,160 | $51.83 | $91,757 | +$1,069 |
| Step 8 | $111,168 | $4,276 | $53.27 | $94,306 | +$1,099 |
| Step 9 | $114,173 | $4,391 | $54.71 | $96,855 | +$1,128 |
| Step 10 | $117,177 | $4,507 | $56.15 | $99,404 | +$1,157 |