A GS-5 here earns $45,155 at step 1 and $58,702 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.76% 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 | $45,155 | $1,737 | $21.64 | $34,799 | +$447 |
| Step 2 | $46,660 | $1,795 | $22.36 | $35,959 | +$463 |
| Step 3 | $48,166 | $1,853 | $23.08 | $37,119 | +$479 |
| Step 4 | $49,671 | $1,910 | $23.80 | $38,279 | +$495 |
| Step 5 | $51,176 | $1,968 | $24.52 | $39,439 | +$510 |
| Step 6 | $52,681 | $2,026 | $25.24 | $40,599 | +$525 |
| Step 7 | $54,186 | $2,084 | $25.96 | $41,759 | +$541 |
| Step 8 | $55,692 | $2,142 | $26.69 | $42,919 | +$557 |
| Step 9 | $57,197 | $2,200 | $27.41 | $44,079 | +$572 |
| Step 10 | $58,702 | $2,258 | $28.13 | $45,239 | +$588 |