A GS-15 here earns $170,618 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 35.00% 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 | $170,618 | $6,562 | $81.75 | $126,384 | +$1,688 |
| Step 2 | $176,306 | $6,781 | $84.48 | $130,597 | +$1,746 |
| Step 3 | $181,994 | $7,000 | $87.20 | $134,810 | +$1,803 |
| Step 4 | $187,681 | $7,219 | $89.93 | $139,023 | +$1,859 |
| Step 5 | $193,369 | $7,437 | $92.65 | $143,236 | +$1,916 |
| Step 6 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $147,449 | +$2,000 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $151,662 | +$2,000 |
| 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 |