A GS-2 here earns $30,362 at step 1 and $38,206 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.57% 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 | $30,362 | $1,168 | $14.55 | $25,393 | +$300 |
| Step 2 | $31,085 | $1,196 | $14.89 | $25,997 | +$308 |
| Step 3 | $32,091 | $1,234 | $15.38 | $26,839 | +$318 |
| Step 4 | $32,942 | $1,267 | $15.78 | $27,550 | +$327 |
| Step 5 | $33,310 | $1,281 | $15.96 | $27,858 | +$329 |
| Step 6 | $34,289 | $1,319 | $16.43 | $28,677 | +$338 |
| Step 7 | $35,268 | $1,356 | $16.90 | $29,496 | +$348 |
| Step 8 | $36,248 | $1,394 | $17.37 | $30,315 | +$358 |
| Step 9 | $37,227 | $1,432 | $17.84 | $31,134 | +$367 |
| Step 10 | $38,206 | $1,469 | $18.31 | $31,953 | +$376 |