A GS-15 here earns $153,455 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.42% 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 | $153,455 | $5,902 | $73.53 | $126,384 | +$1,519 |
| Step 2 | $158,571 | $6,099 | $75.98 | $130,597 | +$1,570 |
| Step 3 | $163,686 | $6,296 | $78.43 | $134,810 | +$1,621 |
| Step 4 | $168,802 | $6,492 | $80.88 | $139,023 | +$1,672 |
| Step 5 | $173,917 | $6,689 | $83.33 | $143,236 | +$1,723 |
| Step 6 | $179,033 | $6,886 | $85.78 | $147,449 | +$1,774 |
| Step 7 | $184,148 | $7,083 | $88.24 | $151,662 | +$1,825 |
| Step 8 | $189,263 | $7,279 | $90.69 | $155,875 | +$1,876 |
| Step 9 | $194,379 | $7,476 | $93.14 | $160,088 | +$1,927 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |