A GS-15 here earns $154,479 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.23% 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 | $154,479 | $5,942 | $74.02 | $126,384 | +$1,529 |
| Step 2 | $159,629 | $6,140 | $76.49 | $130,597 | +$1,581 |
| Step 3 | $164,778 | $6,338 | $78.95 | $134,810 | +$1,632 |
| Step 4 | $169,928 | $6,536 | $81.42 | $139,023 | +$1,683 |
| Step 5 | $175,077 | $6,734 | $83.89 | $143,236 | +$1,734 |
| Step 6 | $180,227 | $6,932 | $86.36 | $147,449 | +$1,786 |
| Step 7 | $185,376 | $7,130 | $88.82 | $151,662 | +$1,837 |
| Step 8 | $190,526 | $7,328 | $91.29 | $155,875 | +$1,888 |
| Step 9 | $195,676 | $7,526 | $93.76 | $160,088 | +$1,940 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |