A GS-2 here earns $30,210 at step 1 and $38,014 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.97% 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 | $30,210 | $1,162 | $14.48 | $25,393 | +$299 |
| Step 2 | $30,929 | $1,190 | $14.82 | $25,997 | +$306 |
| Step 3 | $31,930 | $1,228 | $15.30 | $26,839 | +$316 |
| Step 4 | $32,776 | $1,261 | $15.70 | $27,550 | +$325 |
| Step 5 | $33,143 | $1,275 | $15.88 | $27,858 | +$328 |
| Step 6 | $34,117 | $1,312 | $16.35 | $28,677 | +$337 |
| Step 7 | $35,091 | $1,350 | $16.81 | $29,496 | +$346 |
| Step 8 | $36,066 | $1,387 | $17.28 | $30,315 | +$356 |
| Step 9 | $37,040 | $1,425 | $17.75 | $31,134 | +$365 |
| Step 10 | $38,014 | $1,462 | $18.21 | $31,953 | +$374 |