A GS-2 here earns $35,030 at step 1 and $44,079 at step 10 a year. That includes 37.95% 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 | $35,030 | $1,347 | $16.78 | $25,393 | +$347 |
| Step 2 | $35,863 | $1,379 | $17.18 | $25,997 | +$355 |
| Step 3 | $37,024 | $1,424 | $17.74 | $26,839 | +$367 |
| Step 4 | $38,005 | $1,462 | $18.21 | $27,550 | +$376 |
| Step 5 | $38,430 | $1,478 | $18.41 | $27,858 | +$379 |
| Step 6 | $39,560 | $1,522 | $18.96 | $28,677 | +$390 |
| Step 7 | $40,690 | $1,565 | $19.50 | $29,496 | +$402 |
| Step 8 | $41,820 | $1,608 | $20.04 | $30,315 | +$413 |
| Step 9 | $42,949 | $1,652 | $20.58 | $31,134 | +$423 |
| Step 10 | $44,079 | $1,695 | $21.12 | $31,953 | +$434 |