A GS-15 here earns $150,751 at step 1 and $195,978 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.28% 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 | $150,751 | $5,798 | $72.23 | $126,384 | +$1,492 |
| Step 2 | $155,776 | $5,991 | $74.64 | $130,597 | +$1,542 |
| Step 3 | $160,801 | $6,185 | $77.05 | $134,810 | +$1,592 |
| Step 4 | $165,827 | $6,378 | $79.46 | $139,023 | +$1,643 |
| Step 5 | $170,852 | $6,571 | $81.86 | $143,236 | +$1,693 |
| Step 6 | $175,877 | $6,765 | $84.27 | $147,449 | +$1,743 |
| Step 7 | $180,902 | $6,958 | $86.68 | $151,662 | +$1,792 |
| Step 8 | $185,928 | $7,151 | $89.09 | $155,875 | +$1,843 |
| Step 9 | $190,953 | $7,344 | $91.50 | $160,088 | +$1,893 |
| Step 10 | $195,978 | $7,538 | $93.90 | $164,301 | +$1,943 |