A GS-2 here earns $30,332 at step 1 and $38,168 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.45% 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 | $30,332 | $1,167 | $14.53 | $25,393 | +$300 |
| Step 2 | $31,053 | $1,194 | $14.88 | $25,997 | +$307 |
| Step 3 | $32,059 | $1,233 | $15.36 | $26,839 | +$318 |
| Step 4 | $32,908 | $1,266 | $15.77 | $27,550 | +$326 |
| Step 5 | $33,276 | $1,280 | $15.94 | $27,858 | +$328 |
| Step 6 | $34,255 | $1,318 | $16.41 | $28,677 | +$338 |
| Step 7 | $35,233 | $1,355 | $16.88 | $29,496 | +$348 |
| Step 8 | $36,211 | $1,393 | $17.35 | $30,315 | +$357 |
| Step 9 | $37,190 | $1,430 | $17.82 | $31,134 | +$367 |
| Step 10 | $38,168 | $1,468 | $18.29 | $31,953 | +$376 |