A GS-15 here earns $149,146 at step 1 and $193,892 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.01% 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 | $149,146 | $5,736 | $71.46 | $126,384 | +$1,477 |
| Step 2 | $154,118 | $5,928 | $73.85 | $130,597 | +$1,526 |
| Step 3 | $159,089 | $6,119 | $76.23 | $134,810 | +$1,575 |
| Step 4 | $164,061 | $6,310 | $78.61 | $139,023 | +$1,625 |
| Step 5 | $169,033 | $6,501 | $80.99 | $143,236 | +$1,675 |
| Step 6 | $174,005 | $6,693 | $83.38 | $147,449 | +$1,725 |
| Step 7 | $178,976 | $6,884 | $85.76 | $151,662 | +$1,773 |
| Step 8 | $183,948 | $7,075 | $88.14 | $155,875 | +$1,823 |
| Step 9 | $188,920 | $7,266 | $90.52 | $160,088 | +$1,873 |
| Step 10 | $193,892 | $7,457 | $92.90 | $164,301 | +$1,923 |