A GS-15 here earns $157,563 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 24.67% 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 | $157,563 | $6,060 | $75.50 | $126,384 | +$1,560 |
| Step 2 | $162,815 | $6,262 | $78.01 | $130,597 | +$1,612 |
| Step 3 | $168,068 | $6,464 | $80.53 | $134,810 | +$1,665 |
| Step 4 | $173,320 | $6,666 | $83.05 | $139,023 | +$1,717 |
| Step 5 | $178,572 | $6,868 | $85.56 | $143,236 | +$1,769 |
| Step 6 | $183,825 | $7,070 | $88.08 | $147,449 | +$1,822 |
| Step 7 | $189,077 | $7,272 | $90.60 | $151,662 | +$1,874 |
| Step 8 | $194,329 | $7,474 | $93.11 | $155,875 | +$1,926 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |