A GS-5 here earns $44,932 at step 1 and $58,413 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.12% 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 | $44,932 | $1,728 | $21.53 | $34,799 | +$445 |
| Step 2 | $46,430 | $1,786 | $22.25 | $35,959 | +$461 |
| Step 3 | $47,928 | $1,843 | $22.97 | $37,119 | +$476 |
| Step 4 | $49,426 | $1,901 | $23.68 | $38,279 | +$492 |
| Step 5 | $50,924 | $1,959 | $24.40 | $39,439 | +$508 |
| Step 6 | $52,421 | $2,016 | $25.12 | $40,599 | +$523 |
| Step 7 | $53,919 | $2,074 | $25.84 | $41,759 | +$538 |
| Step 8 | $55,417 | $2,131 | $26.55 | $42,919 | +$554 |
| Step 9 | $56,915 | $2,189 | $27.27 | $44,079 | +$570 |
| Step 10 | $58,413 | $2,247 | $27.99 | $45,239 | +$585 |