A GS-15 here earns $163,023 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 28.99% 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 | $163,023 | $6,270 | $78.11 | $126,384 | +$1,614 |
| Step 2 | $168,457 | $6,479 | $80.72 | $130,597 | +$1,668 |
| Step 3 | $173,891 | $6,688 | $83.32 | $134,810 | +$1,722 |
| Step 4 | $179,326 | $6,897 | $85.93 | $139,023 | +$1,776 |
| Step 5 | $184,760 | $7,106 | $88.53 | $143,236 | +$1,830 |
| Step 6 | $190,194 | $7,315 | $91.13 | $147,449 | +$1,884 |
| Step 7 | $195,629 | $7,524 | $93.74 | $151,662 | +$1,939 |
| 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 |