A GS-15 here earns $154,100 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.93% 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 | $154,100 | $5,927 | $73.84 | $126,384 | +$1,525 |
| Step 2 | $159,237 | $6,125 | $76.30 | $130,597 | +$1,577 |
| Step 3 | $164,374 | $6,322 | $78.76 | $134,810 | +$1,628 |
| Step 4 | $169,511 | $6,520 | $81.22 | $139,023 | +$1,679 |
| Step 5 | $174,648 | $6,717 | $83.68 | $143,236 | +$1,731 |
| Step 6 | $179,785 | $6,915 | $86.15 | $147,449 | +$1,782 |
| Step 7 | $184,921 | $7,112 | $88.61 | $151,662 | +$1,832 |
| Step 8 | $190,058 | $7,310 | $91.07 | $155,875 | +$1,883 |
| Step 9 | $195,195 | $7,508 | $93.53 | $160,088 | +$1,935 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |