A GS-12 here earns $99,218 at step 1 and $128,987 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.76% 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 | $99,218 | $3,816 | $47.54 | $76,463 | +$982 |
| Step 2 | $102,526 | $3,943 | $49.13 | $79,012 | +$1,015 |
| Step 3 | $105,834 | $4,071 | $50.71 | $81,561 | +$1,048 |
| Step 4 | $109,141 | $4,198 | $52.30 | $84,110 | +$1,079 |
| Step 5 | $112,449 | $4,325 | $53.88 | $86,659 | +$1,112 |
| Step 6 | $115,756 | $4,452 | $55.47 | $89,208 | +$1,144 |
| Step 7 | $119,064 | $4,579 | $57.05 | $91,757 | +$1,177 |
| Step 8 | $122,371 | $4,707 | $58.63 | $94,306 | +$1,209 |
| Step 9 | $125,679 | $4,834 | $60.22 | $96,855 | +$1,242 |
| Step 10 | $128,987 | $4,961 | $61.80 | $99,404 | +$1,275 |