A GS-15 here earns $151,117 at step 1 and $196,455 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.57% 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 | $151,117 | $5,812 | $72.41 | $126,384 | +$1,495 |
| Step 2 | $156,155 | $6,006 | $74.82 | $130,597 | +$1,546 |
| Step 3 | $161,192 | $6,200 | $77.24 | $134,810 | +$1,596 |
| Step 4 | $166,230 | $6,393 | $79.65 | $139,023 | +$1,647 |
| Step 5 | $171,267 | $6,587 | $82.06 | $143,236 | +$1,696 |
| Step 6 | $176,305 | $6,781 | $84.48 | $147,449 | +$1,747 |
| Step 7 | $181,342 | $6,975 | $86.89 | $151,662 | +$1,797 |
| Step 8 | $186,380 | $7,168 | $89.31 | $155,875 | +$1,848 |
| Step 9 | $191,417 | $7,362 | $91.72 | $160,088 | +$1,897 |
| Step 10 | $196,455 | $7,556 | $94.13 | $164,301 | +$1,948 |