A GS-2 here earns $29,870 at step 1 and $37,586 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.63% 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 | $29,870 | $1,149 | $14.31 | $25,393 | +$295 |
| Step 2 | $30,580 | $1,176 | $14.65 | $25,997 | +$302 |
| Step 3 | $31,571 | $1,214 | $15.13 | $26,839 | +$313 |
| Step 4 | $32,407 | $1,246 | $15.53 | $27,550 | +$321 |
| Step 5 | $32,769 | $1,260 | $15.70 | $27,858 | +$323 |
| Step 6 | $33,733 | $1,297 | $16.16 | $28,677 | +$333 |
| Step 7 | $34,696 | $1,334 | $16.62 | $29,496 | +$342 |
| Step 8 | $35,660 | $1,372 | $17.09 | $30,315 | +$352 |
| Step 9 | $36,623 | $1,409 | $17.55 | $31,134 | +$361 |
| Step 10 | $37,586 | $1,446 | $18.01 | $31,953 | +$370 |