A GS-15 here earns $161,291 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 27.62% 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 | $161,291 | $6,204 | $77.28 | $126,384 | +$1,596 |
| Step 2 | $166,668 | $6,410 | $79.86 | $130,597 | +$1,650 |
| Step 3 | $172,045 | $6,617 | $82.44 | $134,810 | +$1,704 |
| Step 4 | $177,421 | $6,824 | $85.01 | $139,023 | +$1,757 |
| Step 5 | $182,798 | $7,031 | $87.59 | $143,236 | +$1,811 |
| Step 6 | $188,174 | $7,237 | $90.16 | $147,449 | +$1,864 |
| Step 7 | $193,551 | $7,444 | $92.74 | $151,662 | +$1,918 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $155,875 | +$2,000 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |