A GS-15 here earns $163,187 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.12% 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 | $163,187 | $6,276 | $78.19 | $126,384 | +$1,615 |
| Step 2 | $168,627 | $6,486 | $80.80 | $130,597 | +$1,670 |
| Step 3 | $174,067 | $6,695 | $83.41 | $134,810 | +$1,724 |
| Step 4 | $179,506 | $6,904 | $86.01 | $139,023 | +$1,777 |
| Step 5 | $184,946 | $7,113 | $88.62 | $143,236 | +$1,832 |
| Step 6 | $190,386 | $7,323 | $91.22 | $147,449 | +$1,886 |
| Step 7 | $195,826 | $7,532 | $93.83 | $151,662 | +$1,941 |
| 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 |