A GS-15 here earns $154,454 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.21% 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 | $154,454 | $5,941 | $74.01 | $126,384 | +$1,529 |
| Step 2 | $159,603 | $6,139 | $76.47 | $130,597 | +$1,581 |
| Step 3 | $164,751 | $6,337 | $78.94 | $134,810 | +$1,631 |
| Step 4 | $169,900 | $6,535 | $81.41 | $139,023 | +$1,683 |
| Step 5 | $175,049 | $6,733 | $83.88 | $143,236 | +$1,734 |
| Step 6 | $180,197 | $6,931 | $86.34 | $147,449 | +$1,785 |
| Step 7 | $185,346 | $7,129 | $88.81 | $151,662 | +$1,837 |
| Step 8 | $190,495 | $7,327 | $91.28 | $155,875 | +$1,888 |
| Step 9 | $195,644 | $7,525 | $93.74 | $160,088 | +$1,940 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |