A GS-15 here earns $149,323 at step 1 and $194,122 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.15% 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 | $149,323 | $5,743 | $71.55 | $126,384 | +$1,478 |
| Step 2 | $154,300 | $5,935 | $73.93 | $130,597 | +$1,527 |
| Step 3 | $159,278 | $6,126 | $76.32 | $134,810 | +$1,577 |
| Step 4 | $164,256 | $6,318 | $78.70 | $139,023 | +$1,627 |
| Step 5 | $169,233 | $6,509 | $81.09 | $143,236 | +$1,676 |
| Step 6 | $174,211 | $6,700 | $83.47 | $147,449 | +$1,726 |
| Step 7 | $179,189 | $6,892 | $85.86 | $151,662 | +$1,776 |
| Step 8 | $184,166 | $7,083 | $88.24 | $155,875 | +$1,825 |
| Step 9 | $189,144 | $7,275 | $90.63 | $160,088 | +$1,875 |
| Step 10 | $194,122 | $7,466 | $93.01 | $164,301 | +$1,925 |