A GS-12 here earns $111,896 at step 1 and $145,468 at step 10 a year. That includes 46.34% 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 | $111,896 | $4,304 | $53.62 | $76,463 | +$1,108 |
| Step 2 | $115,626 | $4,447 | $55.40 | $79,012 | +$1,144 |
| Step 3 | $119,356 | $4,591 | $57.19 | $81,561 | +$1,181 |
| Step 4 | $123,087 | $4,734 | $58.98 | $84,110 | +$1,218 |
| Step 5 | $126,817 | $4,878 | $60.77 | $86,659 | +$1,254 |
| Step 6 | $130,547 | $5,021 | $62.55 | $89,208 | +$1,291 |
| Step 7 | $134,277 | $5,165 | $64.34 | $91,757 | +$1,327 |
| Step 8 | $138,007 | $5,308 | $66.13 | $94,306 | +$1,363 |
| Step 9 | $141,738 | $5,451 | $67.91 | $96,855 | +$1,401 |
| Step 10 | $145,468 | $5,595 | $69.70 | $99,404 | +$1,437 |