A GS-15 here earns $151,850 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.15% 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 | $151,850 | $5,840 | $72.76 | $126,384 | +$1,503 |
| Step 2 | $156,912 | $6,035 | $75.19 | $130,597 | +$1,553 |
| Step 3 | $161,974 | $6,230 | $77.61 | $134,810 | +$1,604 |
| Step 4 | $167,036 | $6,424 | $80.04 | $139,023 | +$1,654 |
| Step 5 | $172,098 | $6,619 | $82.46 | $143,236 | +$1,705 |
| Step 6 | $177,160 | $6,814 | $84.89 | $147,449 | +$1,755 |
| Step 7 | $182,222 | $7,009 | $87.31 | $151,662 | +$1,806 |
| Step 8 | $187,284 | $7,203 | $89.74 | $155,875 | +$1,857 |
| Step 9 | $192,346 | $7,398 | $92.16 | $160,088 | +$1,907 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |