A GS-12 here earns $90,823 at step 1 and $118,072 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.78% 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 | $90,823 | $3,493 | $43.52 | $76,463 | +$899 |
| Step 2 | $93,850 | $3,610 | $44.97 | $79,012 | +$928 |
| Step 3 | $96,878 | $3,726 | $46.42 | $81,561 | +$958 |
| Step 4 | $99,906 | $3,843 | $47.87 | $84,110 | +$988 |
| Step 5 | $102,934 | $3,959 | $49.32 | $86,659 | +$1,018 |
| Step 6 | $105,961 | $4,075 | $50.77 | $89,208 | +$1,047 |
| Step 7 | $108,989 | $4,192 | $52.22 | $91,757 | +$1,077 |
| Step 8 | $112,017 | $4,308 | $53.67 | $94,306 | +$1,107 |
| Step 9 | $115,044 | $4,425 | $55.12 | $96,855 | +$1,136 |
| Step 10 | $118,072 | $4,541 | $56.57 | $99,404 | +$1,166 |