A GS-15 here earns $154,378 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.15% 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 | $154,378 | $5,938 | $73.97 | $126,384 | +$1,528 |
| Step 2 | $159,524 | $6,136 | $76.44 | $130,597 | +$1,579 |
| Step 3 | $164,670 | $6,333 | $78.90 | $134,810 | +$1,630 |
| Step 4 | $169,817 | $6,531 | $81.37 | $139,023 | +$1,682 |
| Step 5 | $174,963 | $6,729 | $83.83 | $143,236 | +$1,734 |
| Step 6 | $180,109 | $6,927 | $86.30 | $147,449 | +$1,785 |
| Step 7 | $185,255 | $7,125 | $88.77 | $151,662 | +$1,836 |
| Step 8 | $190,401 | $7,323 | $91.23 | $155,875 | +$1,887 |
| Step 9 | $195,547 | $7,521 | $93.70 | $160,088 | +$1,938 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |