A GS-12 here earns $91,779 at step 1 and $119,315 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.03% 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 | $91,779 | $3,530 | $43.98 | $76,463 | +$909 |
| Step 2 | $94,838 | $3,648 | $45.44 | $79,012 | +$939 |
| Step 3 | $97,898 | $3,765 | $46.91 | $81,561 | +$969 |
| Step 4 | $100,957 | $3,883 | $48.37 | $84,110 | +$998 |
| Step 5 | $104,017 | $4,001 | $49.84 | $86,659 | +$1,029 |
| Step 6 | $107,076 | $4,118 | $51.31 | $89,208 | +$1,058 |
| Step 7 | $110,136 | $4,236 | $52.77 | $91,757 | +$1,089 |
| Step 8 | $113,195 | $4,354 | $54.24 | $94,306 | +$1,118 |
| Step 9 | $116,255 | $4,471 | $55.70 | $96,855 | +$1,149 |
| Step 10 | $119,315 | $4,589 | $57.17 | $99,404 | +$1,179 |