A GS-15 here earns $148,716 at step 1 and $193,333 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.67% 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 | $148,716 | $5,720 | $71.26 | $126,384 | +$1,472 |
| Step 2 | $153,673 | $5,911 | $73.63 | $130,597 | +$1,521 |
| Step 3 | $158,631 | $6,101 | $76.01 | $134,810 | +$1,571 |
| Step 4 | $163,588 | $6,292 | $78.38 | $139,023 | +$1,620 |
| Step 5 | $168,546 | $6,483 | $80.76 | $143,236 | +$1,670 |
| Step 6 | $173,503 | $6,673 | $83.14 | $147,449 | +$1,719 |
| Step 7 | $178,461 | $6,864 | $85.51 | $151,662 | +$1,769 |
| Step 8 | $183,418 | $7,055 | $87.89 | $155,875 | +$1,818 |
| Step 9 | $188,376 | $7,245 | $90.26 | $160,088 | +$1,868 |
| Step 10 | $193,333 | $7,436 | $92.64 | $164,301 | +$1,917 |