A GS-2 here earns $30,162 at step 1 and $37,954 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.78% 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 | $30,162 | $1,160 | $14.45 | $25,393 | +$298 |
| Step 2 | $30,879 | $1,188 | $14.80 | $25,997 | +$305 |
| Step 3 | $31,879 | $1,226 | $15.28 | $26,839 | +$316 |
| Step 4 | $32,724 | $1,259 | $15.68 | $27,550 | +$324 |
| Step 5 | $33,090 | $1,273 | $15.86 | $27,858 | +$327 |
| Step 6 | $34,063 | $1,310 | $16.32 | $28,677 | +$337 |
| Step 7 | $35,035 | $1,348 | $16.79 | $29,496 | +$345 |
| Step 8 | $36,008 | $1,385 | $17.25 | $30,315 | +$355 |
| Step 9 | $36,981 | $1,422 | $17.72 | $31,134 | +$365 |
| Step 10 | $37,954 | $1,460 | $18.19 | $31,953 | +$374 |