A GS-15 here earns $149,424 at step 1 and $194,253 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.23% 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 | $149,424 | $5,747 | $71.60 | $126,384 | +$1,479 |
| Step 2 | $154,405 | $5,939 | $73.98 | $130,597 | +$1,529 |
| Step 3 | $159,386 | $6,130 | $76.37 | $134,810 | +$1,579 |
| Step 4 | $164,367 | $6,322 | $78.76 | $139,023 | +$1,628 |
| Step 5 | $169,348 | $6,513 | $81.14 | $143,236 | +$1,678 |
| Step 6 | $174,329 | $6,705 | $83.53 | $147,449 | +$1,727 |
| Step 7 | $179,310 | $6,897 | $85.92 | $151,662 | +$1,777 |
| Step 8 | $184,291 | $7,088 | $88.30 | $155,875 | +$1,827 |
| Step 9 | $189,272 | $7,280 | $90.69 | $160,088 | +$1,876 |
| Step 10 | $194,253 | $7,471 | $93.08 | $164,301 | +$1,926 |