A GS-15 here earns $150,144 at step 1 and $195,190 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.80% 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 | $150,144 | $5,775 | $71.94 | $126,384 | +$1,486 |
| Step 2 | $155,149 | $5,967 | $74.34 | $130,597 | +$1,536 |
| Step 3 | $160,154 | $6,160 | $76.74 | $134,810 | +$1,586 |
| Step 4 | $165,159 | $6,352 | $79.14 | $139,023 | +$1,636 |
| Step 5 | $170,164 | $6,545 | $81.54 | $143,236 | +$1,685 |
| Step 6 | $175,169 | $6,737 | $83.93 | $147,449 | +$1,735 |
| Step 7 | $180,174 | $6,930 | $86.33 | $151,662 | +$1,785 |
| Step 8 | $185,180 | $7,122 | $88.73 | $155,875 | +$1,836 |
| Step 9 | $190,185 | $7,315 | $91.13 | $160,088 | +$1,886 |
| Step 10 | $195,190 | $7,507 | $93.53 | $164,301 | +$1,936 |