A GS-15 here earns $167,282 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 32.36% 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 | $167,282 | $6,434 | $80.15 | $126,384 | +$1,656 |
| Step 2 | $172,858 | $6,648 | $82.83 | $130,597 | +$1,711 |
| Step 3 | $178,435 | $6,863 | $85.50 | $134,810 | +$1,767 |
| Step 4 | $184,011 | $7,077 | $88.17 | $139,023 | +$1,823 |
| Step 5 | $189,587 | $7,292 | $90.84 | $143,236 | +$1,878 |
| Step 6 | $195,163 | $7,506 | $93.51 | $147,449 | +$1,933 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $151,662 | +$2,000 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $155,875 | +$2,000 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |