A GS-15 here earns $184,950 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 46.34% 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 | $184,950 | $7,113 | $88.62 | $126,384 | +$1,830 |
| Step 2 | $191,116 | $7,351 | $91.57 | $130,597 | +$1,893 |
| Step 3 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $134,810 | +$2,000 |
| Step 4 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $139,023 | +$2,000 |
| Step 5 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $143,236 | +$2,000 |
| Step 6 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $147,449 | +$2,000 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $151,662 | +$2,000 |
| 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 |