A GS-15 here earns $150,359 at step 1 and $195,469 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.97% 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 | $150,359 | $5,783 | $72.05 | $126,384 | +$1,488 |
| Step 2 | $155,371 | $5,976 | $74.45 | $130,597 | +$1,538 |
| Step 3 | $160,383 | $6,169 | $76.85 | $134,810 | +$1,588 |
| Step 4 | $165,396 | $6,361 | $79.25 | $139,023 | +$1,639 |
| Step 5 | $170,408 | $6,554 | $81.65 | $143,236 | +$1,688 |
| Step 6 | $175,420 | $6,747 | $84.05 | $147,449 | +$1,738 |
| Step 7 | $180,432 | $6,940 | $86.46 | $151,662 | +$1,788 |
| Step 8 | $185,444 | $7,132 | $88.86 | $155,875 | +$1,838 |
| Step 9 | $190,457 | $7,325 | $91.26 | $160,088 | +$1,888 |
| Step 10 | $195,469 | $7,518 | $93.66 | $164,301 | +$1,938 |