A GS-15 here earns $164,956 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 30.52% 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 | $164,956 | $6,344 | $79.04 | $126,384 | +$1,632 |
| Step 2 | $170,455 | $6,556 | $81.67 | $130,597 | +$1,687 |
| Step 3 | $175,954 | $6,767 | $84.31 | $134,810 | +$1,742 |
| Step 4 | $181,453 | $6,979 | $86.94 | $139,023 | +$1,797 |
| Step 5 | $186,952 | $7,190 | $89.58 | $143,236 | +$1,852 |
| Step 6 | $192,450 | $7,402 | $92.21 | $147,449 | +$1,906 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $151,662 | +$2,000 |
| 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 |