A GS-15 here earns $154,757 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.45% 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 | $154,757 | $5,952 | $74.15 | $126,384 | +$1,532 |
| Step 2 | $159,916 | $6,151 | $76.62 | $130,597 | +$1,583 |
| Step 3 | $165,075 | $6,349 | $79.10 | $134,810 | +$1,635 |
| Step 4 | $170,234 | $6,547 | $81.57 | $139,023 | +$1,686 |
| Step 5 | $175,392 | $6,746 | $84.04 | $143,236 | +$1,737 |
| Step 6 | $180,551 | $6,944 | $86.51 | $147,449 | +$1,789 |
| Step 7 | $185,710 | $7,143 | $88.98 | $151,662 | +$1,840 |
| Step 8 | $190,869 | $7,341 | $91.46 | $155,875 | +$1,892 |
| Step 9 | $196,028 | $7,540 | $93.93 | $160,088 | +$1,944 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |