A GS-15 here earns $167,560 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 32.58% 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 | $167,560 | $6,445 | $80.29 | $126,384 | +$1,659 |
| Step 2 | $173,146 | $6,659 | $82.96 | $130,597 | +$1,715 |
| Step 3 | $178,731 | $6,874 | $85.64 | $134,810 | +$1,770 |
| Step 4 | $184,317 | $7,089 | $88.32 | $139,023 | +$1,826 |
| Step 5 | $189,902 | $7,304 | $90.99 | $143,236 | +$1,881 |
| Step 6 | $195,488 | $7,519 | $93.67 | $147,449 | +$1,937 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $151,662 | +$2,000 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $155,875 | +$2,000 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |