A GS-15 here earns $147,945 at step 1 and $192,331 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.06% 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 | $147,945 | $5,690 | $70.89 | $126,384 | +$1,464 |
| Step 2 | $152,877 | $5,880 | $73.25 | $130,597 | +$1,514 |
| Step 3 | $157,809 | $6,070 | $75.62 | $134,810 | +$1,563 |
| Step 4 | $162,740 | $6,259 | $77.98 | $139,023 | +$1,612 |
| Step 5 | $167,672 | $6,449 | $80.34 | $143,236 | +$1,661 |
| Step 6 | $172,604 | $6,639 | $82.70 | $147,449 | +$1,710 |
| Step 7 | $177,536 | $6,828 | $85.07 | $151,662 | +$1,760 |
| Step 8 | $182,467 | $7,018 | $87.43 | $155,875 | +$1,808 |
| Step 9 | $187,399 | $7,208 | $89.79 | $160,088 | +$1,858 |
| Step 10 | $192,331 | $7,397 | $92.16 | $164,301 | +$1,907 |