A GS-15 here earns $148,665 at step 1 and $193,267 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.63% 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 | $148,665 | $5,718 | $71.23 | $126,384 | +$1,471 |
| Step 2 | $153,621 | $5,909 | $73.61 | $130,597 | +$1,521 |
| Step 3 | $158,577 | $6,099 | $75.98 | $134,810 | +$1,570 |
| Step 4 | $163,533 | $6,290 | $78.36 | $139,023 | +$1,620 |
| Step 5 | $168,489 | $6,480 | $80.73 | $143,236 | +$1,670 |
| Step 6 | $173,444 | $6,671 | $83.11 | $147,449 | +$1,718 |
| Step 7 | $178,400 | $6,862 | $85.48 | $151,662 | +$1,768 |
| Step 8 | $183,356 | $7,052 | $87.86 | $155,875 | +$1,818 |
| Step 9 | $188,312 | $7,243 | $90.23 | $160,088 | +$1,867 |
| Step 10 | $193,267 | $7,433 | $92.61 | $164,301 | +$1,916 |