A GS-5 here earns $43,892 at step 1 and $57,060 at step 10 a year. That includes 26.13% 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 | $43,892 | $1,688 | $21.03 | $34,799 | +$435 |
| Step 2 | $45,355 | $1,744 | $21.73 | $35,959 | +$450 |
| Step 3 | $46,818 | $1,801 | $22.43 | $37,119 | +$465 |
| Step 4 | $48,281 | $1,857 | $23.13 | $38,279 | +$480 |
| Step 5 | $49,744 | $1,913 | $23.84 | $39,439 | +$495 |
| Step 6 | $51,208 | $1,970 | $24.54 | $40,599 | +$511 |
| Step 7 | $52,671 | $2,026 | $25.24 | $41,759 | +$526 |
| Step 8 | $54,134 | $2,082 | $25.94 | $42,919 | +$541 |
| Step 9 | $55,597 | $2,138 | $26.64 | $44,079 | +$556 |
| Step 10 | $57,060 | $2,195 | $27.34 | $45,239 | +$571 |