A GS-2 here earns $30,289 at step 1 and $38,114 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.28% 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 | $30,289 | $1,165 | $14.51 | $25,393 | +$300 |
| Step 2 | $31,009 | $1,193 | $14.86 | $25,997 | +$306 |
| Step 3 | $32,014 | $1,231 | $15.34 | $26,839 | +$318 |
| Step 4 | $32,862 | $1,264 | $15.75 | $27,550 | +$326 |
| Step 5 | $33,229 | $1,278 | $15.92 | $27,858 | +$328 |
| Step 6 | $34,206 | $1,316 | $16.39 | $28,677 | +$338 |
| Step 7 | $35,183 | $1,353 | $16.86 | $29,496 | +$347 |
| Step 8 | $36,160 | $1,391 | $17.33 | $30,315 | +$357 |
| Step 9 | $37,137 | $1,428 | $17.79 | $31,134 | +$367 |
| Step 10 | $38,114 | $1,466 | $18.26 | $31,953 | +$376 |