A GS-15 here earns $154,707 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.41% 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 | $154,707 | $5,950 | $74.13 | $126,384 | +$1,532 |
| Step 2 | $159,864 | $6,149 | $76.60 | $130,597 | +$1,583 |
| Step 3 | $165,021 | $6,347 | $79.07 | $134,810 | +$1,634 |
| Step 4 | $170,178 | $6,545 | $81.54 | $139,023 | +$1,686 |
| Step 5 | $175,335 | $6,744 | $84.01 | $143,236 | +$1,737 |
| Step 6 | $180,492 | $6,942 | $86.48 | $147,449 | +$1,788 |
| Step 7 | $185,649 | $7,140 | $88.95 | $151,662 | +$1,839 |
| Step 8 | $190,807 | $7,339 | $91.43 | $155,875 | +$1,892 |
| Step 9 | $195,964 | $7,537 | $93.90 | $160,088 | +$1,943 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |