A GS-15 here earns $160,836 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 27.26% 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 | $160,836 | $6,186 | $77.07 | $126,384 | +$1,592 |
| Step 2 | $166,198 | $6,392 | $79.63 | $130,597 | +$1,646 |
| Step 3 | $171,559 | $6,598 | $82.20 | $134,810 | +$1,699 |
| Step 4 | $176,921 | $6,805 | $84.77 | $139,023 | +$1,753 |
| Step 5 | $182,282 | $7,011 | $87.34 | $143,236 | +$1,806 |
| Step 6 | $187,644 | $7,217 | $89.91 | $147,449 | +$1,860 |
| Step 7 | $193,005 | $7,423 | $92.48 | $151,662 | +$1,913 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $155,875 | +$2,000 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |