A GS-15 here earns $151,699 at step 1 and $197,200 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.03% 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 | $151,699 | $5,835 | $72.69 | $126,384 | +$1,502 |
| Step 2 | $156,756 | $6,029 | $75.11 | $130,597 | +$1,552 |
| Step 3 | $161,812 | $6,224 | $77.53 | $134,810 | +$1,602 |
| Step 4 | $166,869 | $6,418 | $79.96 | $139,023 | +$1,653 |
| Step 5 | $171,926 | $6,613 | $82.38 | $143,236 | +$1,703 |
| Step 6 | $176,983 | $6,807 | $84.80 | $147,449 | +$1,754 |
| Step 7 | $182,040 | $7,002 | $87.23 | $151,662 | +$1,804 |
| Step 8 | $187,097 | $7,196 | $89.65 | $155,875 | +$1,855 |
| Step 9 | $192,154 | $7,391 | $92.07 | $160,088 | +$1,905 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 | $7,585 | $94.49 | $164,301 | +$2,000 |