A GS-5 here earns $41,386 at step 1 and $53,803 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.93% 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 | $41,386 | $1,592 | $19.83 | $34,799 | +$410 |
| Step 2 | $42,766 | $1,645 | $20.49 | $35,959 | +$425 |
| Step 3 | $44,146 | $1,698 | $21.15 | $37,119 | +$439 |
| Step 4 | $45,525 | $1,751 | $21.81 | $38,279 | +$453 |
| Step 5 | $46,905 | $1,804 | $22.47 | $39,439 | +$468 |
| Step 6 | $48,284 | $1,857 | $23.14 | $40,599 | +$481 |
| Step 7 | $49,664 | $1,910 | $23.80 | $41,759 | +$496 |
| Step 8 | $51,044 | $1,963 | $24.46 | $42,919 | +$511 |
| Step 9 | $52,423 | $2,016 | $25.12 | $44,079 | +$524 |
| Step 10 | $53,803 | $2,069 | $25.78 | $45,239 | +$539 |