A GS-12 here earns $89,974 at step 1 and $116,969 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.67% 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 | $89,974 | $3,461 | $43.11 | $76,463 | +$891 |
| Step 2 | $92,973 | $3,576 | $44.55 | $79,012 | +$920 |
| Step 3 | $95,973 | $3,691 | $45.99 | $81,561 | +$950 |
| Step 4 | $98,972 | $3,807 | $47.42 | $84,110 | +$979 |
| Step 5 | $101,972 | $3,922 | $48.86 | $86,659 | +$1,009 |
| Step 6 | $104,971 | $4,037 | $50.30 | $89,208 | +$1,038 |
| Step 7 | $107,970 | $4,153 | $51.73 | $91,757 | +$1,067 |
| Step 8 | $110,970 | $4,268 | $53.17 | $94,306 | +$1,097 |
| Step 9 | $113,969 | $4,383 | $54.61 | $96,855 | +$1,126 |
| Step 10 | $116,969 | $4,499 | $56.05 | $99,404 | +$1,156 |