A GS-15 here earns $154,542 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.28% 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 | $154,542 | $5,944 | $74.05 | $126,384 | +$1,529 |
| Step 2 | $159,694 | $6,142 | $76.52 | $130,597 | +$1,581 |
| Step 3 | $164,846 | $6,340 | $78.99 | $134,810 | +$1,633 |
| Step 4 | $169,997 | $6,538 | $81.46 | $139,023 | +$1,683 |
| Step 5 | $175,149 | $6,737 | $83.92 | $143,236 | +$1,735 |
| Step 6 | $180,301 | $6,935 | $86.39 | $147,449 | +$1,787 |
| Step 7 | $185,452 | $7,133 | $88.86 | $151,662 | +$1,838 |
| Step 8 | $190,604 | $7,331 | $91.33 | $155,875 | +$1,889 |
| Step 9 | $195,756 | $7,529 | $93.80 | $160,088 | +$1,941 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |