A GS-15 here earns $159,408 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 26.13% 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 | $159,408 | $6,131 | $76.38 | $126,384 | +$1,578 |
| Step 2 | $164,722 | $6,335 | $78.93 | $130,597 | +$1,631 |
| Step 3 | $170,036 | $6,540 | $81.47 | $134,810 | +$1,684 |
| Step 4 | $175,350 | $6,744 | $84.02 | $139,023 | +$1,737 |
| Step 5 | $180,664 | $6,949 | $86.57 | $143,236 | +$1,790 |
| Step 6 | $185,977 | $7,153 | $89.11 | $147,449 | +$1,842 |
| Step 7 | $191,291 | $7,357 | $91.66 | $151,662 | +$1,895 |
| Step 8 | $196,605 | $7,562 | $94.20 | $155,875 | +$1,949 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |