A GS-15 here earns $154,719 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.42% 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 | $154,719 | $5,951 | $74.13 | $126,384 | +$1,531 |
| Step 2 | $159,877 | $6,149 | $76.61 | $130,597 | +$1,583 |
| Step 3 | $165,034 | $6,347 | $79.08 | $134,810 | +$1,634 |
| Step 4 | $170,192 | $6,546 | $81.55 | $139,023 | +$1,686 |
| Step 5 | $175,350 | $6,744 | $84.02 | $143,236 | +$1,738 |
| Step 6 | $180,507 | $6,943 | $86.49 | $147,449 | +$1,788 |
| Step 7 | $185,665 | $7,141 | $88.96 | $151,662 | +$1,840 |
| Step 8 | $190,822 | $7,339 | $91.43 | $155,875 | +$1,891 |
| Step 9 | $195,980 | $7,538 | $93.91 | $160,088 | +$1,943 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |