A GS-15 here earns $166,283 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 31.57% 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 | $166,283 | $6,396 | $79.68 | $126,384 | +$1,646 |
| Step 2 | $171,826 | $6,609 | $82.33 | $130,597 | +$1,701 |
| Step 3 | $177,370 | $6,822 | $84.99 | $134,810 | +$1,757 |
| Step 4 | $182,913 | $7,035 | $87.64 | $139,023 | +$1,812 |
| Step 5 | $188,456 | $7,248 | $90.30 | $143,236 | +$1,867 |
| Step 6 | $193,999 | $7,462 | $92.96 | $147,449 | +$1,923 |
| 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 |