A GS-2 here earns $29,946 at step 1 and $37,682 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.93% 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 | $29,946 | $1,152 | $14.35 | $25,393 | +$296 |
| Step 2 | $30,658 | $1,179 | $14.69 | $25,997 | +$303 |
| Step 3 | $31,651 | $1,217 | $15.17 | $26,839 | +$313 |
| Step 4 | $32,490 | $1,250 | $15.57 | $27,550 | +$322 |
| Step 5 | $32,853 | $1,264 | $15.74 | $27,858 | +$324 |
| Step 6 | $33,819 | $1,301 | $16.20 | $28,677 | +$334 |
| Step 7 | $34,785 | $1,338 | $16.67 | $29,496 | +$344 |
| Step 8 | $35,750 | $1,375 | $17.13 | $30,315 | +$352 |
| Step 9 | $36,716 | $1,412 | $17.59 | $31,134 | +$362 |
| Step 10 | $37,682 | $1,449 | $18.06 | $31,953 | +$371 |