A GS-5 here earns $41,038 at step 1 and $53,350 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.93% 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 | $41,038 | $1,578 | $19.66 | $34,799 | +$406 |
| Step 2 | $42,406 | $1,631 | $20.32 | $35,959 | +$421 |
| Step 3 | $43,774 | $1,684 | $20.97 | $37,119 | +$435 |
| Step 4 | $45,142 | $1,736 | $21.63 | $38,279 | +$449 |
| Step 5 | $46,510 | $1,789 | $22.29 | $39,439 | +$463 |
| Step 6 | $47,878 | $1,841 | $22.94 | $40,599 | +$477 |
| Step 7 | $49,246 | $1,894 | $23.60 | $41,759 | +$491 |
| Step 8 | $50,614 | $1,947 | $24.25 | $42,919 | +$506 |
| Step 9 | $51,982 | $1,999 | $24.91 | $44,079 | +$520 |
| Step 10 | $53,350 | $2,052 | $25.56 | $45,239 | +$534 |