A GS-15 here earns $149,436 at step 1 and $194,270 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.24% 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 | $149,436 | $5,748 | $71.60 | $126,384 | +$1,479 |
| Step 2 | $154,418 | $5,939 | $73.99 | $130,597 | +$1,529 |
| Step 3 | $159,399 | $6,131 | $76.38 | $134,810 | +$1,578 |
| Step 4 | $164,381 | $6,322 | $78.76 | $139,023 | +$1,628 |
| Step 5 | $169,362 | $6,514 | $81.15 | $143,236 | +$1,678 |
| Step 6 | $174,344 | $6,706 | $83.54 | $147,449 | +$1,728 |
| Step 7 | $179,325 | $6,897 | $85.92 | $151,662 | +$1,777 |
| Step 8 | $184,307 | $7,089 | $88.31 | $155,875 | +$1,827 |
| Step 9 | $189,288 | $7,280 | $90.70 | $160,088 | +$1,876 |
| Step 10 | $194,270 | $7,472 | $93.09 | $164,301 | +$1,927 |