A GS-2 here earns $29,966 at step 1 and $37,708 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.01% 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 | $29,966 | $1,153 | $14.36 | $25,393 | +$296 |
| Step 2 | $30,679 | $1,180 | $14.70 | $25,997 | +$303 |
| Step 3 | $31,673 | $1,218 | $15.18 | $26,839 | +$314 |
| Step 4 | $32,512 | $1,250 | $15.58 | $27,550 | +$322 |
| Step 5 | $32,875 | $1,264 | $15.75 | $27,858 | +$324 |
| Step 6 | $33,842 | $1,302 | $16.22 | $28,677 | +$334 |
| Step 7 | $34,808 | $1,339 | $16.68 | $29,496 | +$343 |
| Step 8 | $35,775 | $1,376 | $17.14 | $30,315 | +$353 |
| Step 9 | $36,741 | $1,413 | $17.60 | $31,134 | +$362 |
| Step 10 | $37,708 | $1,450 | $18.07 | $31,953 | +$372 |