A GS-12 here earns $102,415 at step 1 and $133,142 at step 10 a year. That includes 33.94% 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 | $102,415 | $3,939 | $49.07 | $76,463 | +$1,014 |
| Step 2 | $105,829 | $4,070 | $50.71 | $79,012 | +$1,048 |
| Step 3 | $109,243 | $4,202 | $52.34 | $81,561 | +$1,081 |
| Step 4 | $112,657 | $4,333 | $53.98 | $84,110 | +$1,114 |
| Step 5 | $116,071 | $4,464 | $55.62 | $86,659 | +$1,148 |
| Step 6 | $119,485 | $4,596 | $57.25 | $89,208 | +$1,181 |
| Step 7 | $122,899 | $4,727 | $58.89 | $91,757 | +$1,215 |
| Step 8 | $126,313 | $4,858 | $60.52 | $94,306 | +$1,248 |
| Step 9 | $129,728 | $4,990 | $62.16 | $96,855 | +$1,282 |
| Step 10 | $133,142 | $5,121 | $63.80 | $99,404 | +$1,316 |