A GS-5 here earns $41,811 at step 1 and $54,355 at step 10 a year. That includes 20.15% 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 | $41,811 | $1,608 | $20.03 | $34,799 | +$415 |
| Step 2 | $43,205 | $1,662 | $20.70 | $35,959 | +$429 |
| Step 3 | $44,598 | $1,715 | $21.37 | $37,119 | +$443 |
| Step 4 | $45,992 | $1,769 | $22.04 | $38,279 | +$458 |
| Step 5 | $47,386 | $1,823 | $22.71 | $39,439 | +$472 |
| Step 6 | $48,780 | $1,876 | $23.37 | $40,599 | +$487 |
| Step 7 | $50,173 | $1,930 | $24.04 | $41,759 | +$501 |
| Step 8 | $51,567 | $1,983 | $24.71 | $42,919 | +$515 |
| Step 9 | $52,961 | $2,037 | $25.38 | $44,079 | +$530 |
| Step 10 | $54,355 | $2,091 | $26.04 | $45,239 | +$545 |