A GS-15 here earns $148,526 at step 1 and $193,087 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.52% 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 | $148,526 | $5,713 | $71.17 | $126,384 | +$1,470 |
| Step 2 | $153,478 | $5,903 | $73.54 | $130,597 | +$1,520 |
| Step 3 | $158,429 | $6,093 | $75.91 | $134,810 | +$1,569 |
| Step 4 | $163,380 | $6,284 | $78.28 | $139,023 | +$1,618 |
| Step 5 | $168,331 | $6,474 | $80.66 | $143,236 | +$1,668 |
| Step 6 | $173,282 | $6,665 | $83.03 | $147,449 | +$1,717 |
| Step 7 | $178,233 | $6,855 | $85.40 | $151,662 | +$1,766 |
| Step 8 | $183,184 | $7,046 | $87.77 | $155,875 | +$1,815 |
| Step 9 | $188,135 | $7,236 | $90.15 | $160,088 | +$1,865 |
| Step 10 | $193,087 | $7,426 | $92.52 | $164,301 | +$1,915 |