A GS-5 here earns $48,005 at step 1 and $62,407 at step 10 a year. That includes 37.95% 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 | $48,005 | $1,846 | $23.00 | $34,799 | +$476 |
| Step 2 | $49,605 | $1,908 | $23.77 | $35,959 | +$492 |
| Step 3 | $51,206 | $1,969 | $24.54 | $37,119 | +$509 |
| Step 4 | $52,806 | $2,031 | $25.30 | $38,279 | +$526 |
| Step 5 | $54,406 | $2,093 | $26.07 | $39,439 | +$542 |
| Step 6 | $56,006 | $2,154 | $26.84 | $40,599 | +$558 |
| Step 7 | $57,607 | $2,216 | $27.60 | $41,759 | +$576 |
| Step 8 | $59,207 | $2,277 | $28.37 | $42,919 | +$592 |
| Step 9 | $60,807 | $2,339 | $29.14 | $44,079 | +$608 |
| Step 10 | $62,407 | $2,400 | $29.90 | $45,239 | +$625 |