A GS-15 here earns $148,691 at step 1 and $193,300 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.65% 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 | $148,691 | $5,719 | $71.25 | $126,384 | +$1,472 |
| Step 2 | $153,647 | $5,910 | $73.62 | $130,597 | +$1,521 |
| Step 3 | $158,604 | $6,100 | $76.00 | $134,810 | +$1,571 |
| Step 4 | $163,561 | $6,291 | $78.37 | $139,023 | +$1,620 |
| Step 5 | $168,517 | $6,481 | $80.75 | $143,236 | +$1,669 |
| Step 6 | $173,474 | $6,672 | $83.12 | $147,449 | +$1,719 |
| Step 7 | $178,430 | $6,863 | $85.50 | $151,662 | +$1,768 |
| Step 8 | $183,387 | $7,053 | $87.87 | $155,875 | +$1,818 |
| Step 9 | $188,344 | $7,244 | $90.25 | $160,088 | +$1,868 |
| Step 10 | $193,300 | $7,435 | $92.62 | $164,301 | +$1,916 |