A GS-15 here earns $150,966 at step 1 and $196,258 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.45% 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 | $150,966 | $5,806 | $72.34 | $126,384 | +$1,495 |
| Step 2 | $155,998 | $6,000 | $74.75 | $130,597 | +$1,544 |
| Step 3 | $161,031 | $6,194 | $77.16 | $134,810 | +$1,595 |
| Step 4 | $166,063 | $6,387 | $79.57 | $139,023 | +$1,645 |
| Step 5 | $171,095 | $6,581 | $81.98 | $143,236 | +$1,695 |
| Step 6 | $176,128 | $6,774 | $84.39 | $147,449 | +$1,745 |
| Step 7 | $181,160 | $6,968 | $86.80 | $151,662 | +$1,795 |
| Step 8 | $186,193 | $7,161 | $89.22 | $155,875 | +$1,846 |
| Step 9 | $191,225 | $7,355 | $91.63 | $160,088 | +$1,896 |
| Step 10 | $196,258 | $7,548 | $94.04 | $164,301 | +$1,946 |