A GS-15 here earns $149,550 at step 1 and $194,417 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.33% 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 | $149,550 | $5,752 | $71.66 | $126,384 | +$1,480 |
| Step 2 | $154,535 | $5,944 | $74.05 | $130,597 | +$1,530 |
| Step 3 | $159,521 | $6,135 | $76.44 | $134,810 | +$1,580 |
| Step 4 | $164,506 | $6,327 | $78.82 | $139,023 | +$1,629 |
| Step 5 | $169,491 | $6,519 | $81.21 | $143,236 | +$1,679 |
| Step 6 | $174,476 | $6,711 | $83.60 | $147,449 | +$1,728 |
| Step 7 | $179,462 | $6,902 | $85.99 | $151,662 | +$1,779 |
| Step 8 | $184,447 | $7,094 | $88.38 | $155,875 | +$1,828 |
| Step 9 | $189,432 | $7,286 | $90.77 | $160,088 | +$1,878 |
| Step 10 | $194,417 | $7,478 | $93.16 | $164,301 | +$1,927 |