A GS-15 here earns $152,103 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.35% 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 | $152,103 | $5,850 | $72.88 | $126,384 | +$1,505 |
| Step 2 | $157,173 | $6,045 | $75.31 | $130,597 | +$1,556 |
| Step 3 | $162,244 | $6,240 | $77.74 | $134,810 | +$1,607 |
| Step 4 | $167,314 | $6,435 | $80.17 | $139,023 | +$1,657 |
| Step 5 | $172,385 | $6,630 | $82.60 | $143,236 | +$1,708 |
| Step 6 | $177,455 | $6,825 | $85.03 | $147,449 | +$1,758 |
| Step 7 | $182,525 | $7,020 | $87.46 | $151,662 | +$1,809 |
| Step 8 | $187,596 | $7,215 | $89.89 | $155,875 | +$1,860 |
| Step 9 | $192,666 | $7,410 | $92.32 | $160,088 | +$1,910 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |