A GS-15 here earns $163,996 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.76% 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 | $163,996 | $6,308 | $78.58 | $126,384 | +$1,623 |
| Step 2 | $169,463 | $6,518 | $81.20 | $130,597 | +$1,678 |
| Step 3 | $174,929 | $6,728 | $83.82 | $134,810 | +$1,732 |
| Step 4 | $180,396 | $6,938 | $86.44 | $139,023 | +$1,787 |
| Step 5 | $185,863 | $7,149 | $89.06 | $143,236 | +$1,841 |
| Step 6 | $191,330 | $7,359 | $91.68 | $147,449 | +$1,896 |
| Step 7 | $196,797 | $7,569 | $94.30 | $151,662 | +$1,951 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $155,875 | +$2,000 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $160,088 | +$2,000 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |