A GS-2 here earns $29,880 at step 1 and $37,599 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.67% 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 | $29,880 | $1,149 | $14.32 | $25,393 | +$295 |
| Step 2 | $30,591 | $1,177 | $14.66 | $25,997 | +$303 |
| Step 3 | $31,581 | $1,215 | $15.13 | $26,839 | +$313 |
| Step 4 | $32,418 | $1,247 | $15.53 | $27,550 | +$321 |
| Step 5 | $32,781 | $1,261 | $15.71 | $27,858 | +$324 |
| Step 6 | $33,744 | $1,298 | $16.17 | $28,677 | +$333 |
| Step 7 | $34,708 | $1,335 | $16.63 | $29,496 | +$342 |
| Step 8 | $35,672 | $1,372 | $17.09 | $30,315 | +$352 |
| Step 9 | $36,635 | $1,409 | $17.55 | $31,134 | +$361 |
| Step 10 | $37,599 | $1,446 | $18.02 | $31,953 | +$371 |