A GS-15 here earns $152,634 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.77% 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 | $152,634 | $5,871 | $73.14 | $126,384 | +$1,511 |
| Step 2 | $157,722 | $6,066 | $75.57 | $130,597 | +$1,562 |
| Step 3 | $162,810 | $6,262 | $78.01 | $134,810 | +$1,612 |
| Step 4 | $167,898 | $6,458 | $80.45 | $139,023 | +$1,663 |
| Step 5 | $172,986 | $6,653 | $82.89 | $143,236 | +$1,714 |
| Step 6 | $178,074 | $6,849 | $85.33 | $147,449 | +$1,764 |
| Step 7 | $183,162 | $7,045 | $87.76 | $151,662 | +$1,815 |
| Step 8 | $188,250 | $7,240 | $90.20 | $155,875 | +$1,866 |
| Step 9 | $193,338 | $7,436 | $92.64 | $160,088 | +$1,916 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |