A GS-15 here earns $150,308 at step 1 and $195,403 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.93% 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 | $150,308 | $5,781 | $72.02 | $126,384 | +$1,487 |
| Step 2 | $155,319 | $5,974 | $74.42 | $130,597 | +$1,538 |
| Step 3 | $160,330 | $6,167 | $76.82 | $134,810 | +$1,588 |
| Step 4 | $165,340 | $6,359 | $79.22 | $139,023 | +$1,638 |
| Step 5 | $170,351 | $6,552 | $81.62 | $143,236 | +$1,688 |
| Step 6 | $175,361 | $6,745 | $84.03 | $147,449 | +$1,737 |
| Step 7 | $180,372 | $6,937 | $86.43 | $151,662 | +$1,788 |
| Step 8 | $185,382 | $7,130 | $88.83 | $155,875 | +$1,837 |
| Step 9 | $190,393 | $7,323 | $91.23 | $160,088 | +$1,888 |
| Step 10 | $195,403 | $7,516 | $93.63 | $164,301 | +$1,937 |