A GS-15 here earns $156,451 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 23.79% 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 | $156,451 | $6,017 | $74.96 | $126,384 | +$1,549 |
| Step 2 | $161,666 | $6,218 | $77.46 | $130,597 | +$1,601 |
| Step 3 | $166,881 | $6,419 | $79.96 | $134,810 | +$1,652 |
| Step 4 | $172,097 | $6,619 | $82.46 | $139,023 | +$1,705 |
| Step 5 | $177,312 | $6,820 | $84.96 | $143,236 | +$1,757 |
| Step 6 | $182,527 | $7,020 | $87.46 | $147,449 | +$1,808 |
| Step 7 | $187,742 | $7,221 | $89.96 | $151,662 | +$1,860 |
| Step 8 | $192,958 | $7,421 | $92.46 | $155,875 | +$1,913 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |