A GS-15 here earns $154,075 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.91% 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 | $154,075 | $5,926 | $73.83 | $126,384 | +$1,525 |
| Step 2 | $159,211 | $6,124 | $76.29 | $130,597 | +$1,576 |
| Step 3 | $164,347 | $6,321 | $78.75 | $134,810 | +$1,628 |
| Step 4 | $169,483 | $6,519 | $81.21 | $139,023 | +$1,679 |
| Step 5 | $174,619 | $6,716 | $83.67 | $143,236 | +$1,730 |
| Step 6 | $179,755 | $6,914 | $86.13 | $147,449 | +$1,781 |
| Step 7 | $184,891 | $7,111 | $88.59 | $151,662 | +$1,832 |
| Step 8 | $190,027 | $7,309 | $91.05 | $155,875 | +$1,883 |
| Step 9 | $195,163 | $7,506 | $93.51 | $160,088 | +$1,934 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |