A GS-15 here earns $150,940 at step 1 and $196,225 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.43% 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 | $150,940 | $5,805 | $72.32 | $126,384 | +$1,494 |
| Step 2 | $155,972 | $5,999 | $74.74 | $130,597 | +$1,544 |
| Step 3 | $161,004 | $6,192 | $77.15 | $134,810 | +$1,595 |
| Step 4 | $166,035 | $6,386 | $79.56 | $139,023 | +$1,644 |
| Step 5 | $171,067 | $6,580 | $81.97 | $143,236 | +$1,695 |
| Step 6 | $176,098 | $6,773 | $84.38 | $147,449 | +$1,745 |
| Step 7 | $181,130 | $6,967 | $86.79 | $151,662 | +$1,795 |
| Step 8 | $186,162 | $7,160 | $89.20 | $155,875 | +$1,846 |
| Step 9 | $191,193 | $7,354 | $91.61 | $160,088 | +$1,895 |
| Step 10 | $196,225 | $7,547 | $94.02 | $164,301 | +$1,946 |