A GS-5 here earns $42,601 at step 1 and $55,382 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.42% 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 | $42,601 | $1,639 | $20.41 | $34,799 | +$422 |
| Step 2 | $44,021 | $1,693 | $21.09 | $35,959 | +$437 |
| Step 3 | $45,441 | $1,748 | $21.77 | $37,119 | +$452 |
| Step 4 | $46,861 | $1,802 | $22.45 | $38,279 | +$466 |
| Step 5 | $48,281 | $1,857 | $23.13 | $39,439 | +$481 |
| Step 6 | $49,701 | $1,912 | $23.81 | $40,599 | +$496 |
| Step 7 | $51,121 | $1,966 | $24.49 | $41,759 | +$510 |
| Step 8 | $52,541 | $2,021 | $25.18 | $42,919 | +$525 |
| Step 9 | $53,962 | $2,075 | $25.86 | $44,079 | +$540 |
| Step 10 | $55,382 | $2,130 | $26.54 | $45,239 | +$555 |