A GS-12 here earns $102,246 at step 1 and $132,923 at step 10 a year. That includes 33.72% 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 | $102,246 | $3,933 | $48.99 | $76,463 | +$1,012 |
| Step 2 | $105,655 | $4,064 | $50.63 | $79,012 | +$1,046 |
| Step 3 | $109,063 | $4,195 | $52.26 | $81,561 | +$1,079 |
| Step 4 | $112,472 | $4,326 | $53.89 | $84,110 | +$1,113 |
| Step 5 | $115,880 | $4,457 | $55.52 | $86,659 | +$1,146 |
| Step 6 | $119,289 | $4,588 | $57.16 | $89,208 | +$1,179 |
| Step 7 | $122,697 | $4,719 | $58.79 | $91,757 | +$1,212 |
| Step 8 | $126,106 | $4,850 | $60.42 | $94,306 | +$1,246 |
| Step 9 | $129,515 | $4,981 | $62.06 | $96,855 | +$1,280 |
| Step 10 | $132,923 | $5,112 | $63.69 | $99,404 | +$1,313 |