A GS-15 here earns $150,119 at step 1 and $195,157 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.78% 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 | $150,119 | $5,774 | $71.93 | $126,384 | +$1,486 |
| Step 2 | $155,123 | $5,966 | $74.33 | $130,597 | +$1,536 |
| Step 3 | $160,127 | $6,159 | $76.73 | $134,810 | +$1,585 |
| Step 4 | $165,132 | $6,351 | $79.12 | $139,023 | +$1,636 |
| Step 5 | $170,136 | $6,544 | $81.52 | $143,236 | +$1,686 |
| Step 6 | $175,140 | $6,736 | $83.92 | $147,449 | +$1,735 |
| Step 7 | $180,144 | $6,929 | $86.32 | $151,662 | +$1,785 |
| Step 8 | $185,148 | $7,121 | $88.71 | $155,875 | +$1,835 |
| Step 9 | $190,153 | $7,314 | $91.11 | $160,088 | +$1,886 |
| Step 10 | $195,157 | $7,506 | $93.51 | $164,301 | +$1,935 |