A GS-15 here earns $154,492 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.24% 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 | $154,492 | $5,942 | $74.03 | $126,384 | +$1,529 |
| Step 2 | $159,642 | $6,140 | $76.49 | $130,597 | +$1,581 |
| Step 3 | $164,792 | $6,338 | $78.96 | $134,810 | +$1,632 |
| Step 4 | $169,942 | $6,536 | $81.43 | $139,023 | +$1,684 |
| Step 5 | $175,092 | $6,734 | $83.90 | $143,236 | +$1,735 |
| Step 6 | $180,242 | $6,932 | $86.36 | $147,449 | +$1,786 |
| Step 7 | $185,392 | $7,130 | $88.83 | $151,662 | +$1,838 |
| Step 8 | $190,542 | $7,329 | $91.30 | $155,875 | +$1,889 |
| Step 9 | $195,692 | $7,527 | $93.77 | $160,088 | +$1,940 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |