A GS-15 here earns $149,045 at step 1 and $193,760 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.93% 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 | $149,045 | $5,733 | $71.42 | $126,384 | +$1,476 |
| Step 2 | $154,013 | $5,924 | $73.80 | $130,597 | +$1,525 |
| Step 3 | $158,981 | $6,115 | $76.18 | $134,810 | +$1,574 |
| Step 4 | $163,950 | $6,306 | $78.56 | $139,023 | +$1,624 |
| Step 5 | $168,918 | $6,497 | $80.94 | $143,236 | +$1,673 |
| Step 6 | $173,887 | $6,688 | $83.32 | $147,449 | +$1,723 |
| Step 7 | $178,855 | $6,879 | $85.70 | $151,662 | +$1,772 |
| Step 8 | $183,823 | $7,070 | $88.08 | $155,875 | +$1,822 |
| Step 9 | $188,792 | $7,261 | $90.46 | $160,088 | +$1,872 |
| Step 10 | $193,760 | $7,452 | $92.84 | $164,301 | +$1,921 |