A GS-15 here earns $153,670 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.59% 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 | $153,670 | $5,910 | $73.63 | $126,384 | +$1,521 |
| Step 2 | $158,793 | $6,107 | $76.09 | $130,597 | +$1,572 |
| Step 3 | $163,915 | $6,304 | $78.54 | $134,810 | +$1,623 |
| Step 4 | $169,038 | $6,501 | $81.00 | $139,023 | +$1,674 |
| Step 5 | $174,161 | $6,699 | $83.45 | $143,236 | +$1,726 |
| Step 6 | $179,283 | $6,896 | $85.90 | $147,449 | +$1,776 |
| Step 7 | $184,406 | $7,093 | $88.36 | $151,662 | +$1,828 |
| Step 8 | $189,528 | $7,290 | $90.81 | $155,875 | +$1,878 |
| Step 9 | $194,651 | $7,487 | $93.27 | $160,088 | +$1,930 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |