A GS-15 here earns $152,963 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.03% 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 | $152,963 | $5,883 | $73.29 | $126,384 | +$1,515 |
| Step 2 | $158,062 | $6,079 | $75.74 | $130,597 | +$1,565 |
| Step 3 | $163,161 | $6,275 | $78.18 | $134,810 | +$1,616 |
| Step 4 | $168,260 | $6,472 | $80.62 | $139,023 | +$1,667 |
| Step 5 | $173,359 | $6,668 | $83.07 | $143,236 | +$1,718 |
| Step 6 | $178,458 | $6,864 | $85.51 | $147,449 | +$1,769 |
| Step 7 | $183,557 | $7,060 | $87.95 | $151,662 | +$1,820 |
| Step 8 | $188,656 | $7,256 | $90.40 | $155,875 | +$1,870 |
| Step 9 | $193,755 | $7,452 | $92.84 | $160,088 | +$1,921 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |