A GS-15 here earns $151,244 at step 1 and $196,619 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.67% 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 | $151,244 | $5,817 | $72.47 | $126,384 | +$1,497 |
| Step 2 | $156,285 | $6,011 | $74.89 | $130,597 | +$1,547 |
| Step 3 | $161,327 | $6,205 | $77.30 | $134,810 | +$1,597 |
| Step 4 | $166,369 | $6,399 | $79.72 | $139,023 | +$1,648 |
| Step 5 | $171,411 | $6,593 | $82.13 | $143,236 | +$1,699 |
| Step 6 | $176,452 | $6,787 | $84.55 | $147,449 | +$1,748 |
| Step 7 | $181,494 | $6,981 | $86.96 | $151,662 | +$1,799 |
| Step 8 | $186,536 | $7,174 | $89.38 | $155,875 | +$1,849 |
| Step 9 | $191,577 | $7,368 | $91.80 | $160,088 | +$1,899 |
| Step 10 | $196,619 | $7,562 | $94.21 | $164,301 | +$1,949 |