A GS-6 here earns $45,901 at step 1 and $59,671 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.33% 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 | $45,901 | $1,765 | $21.99 | $38,791 | +$454 |
| Step 2 | $47,431 | $1,824 | $22.73 | $40,084 | +$469 |
| Step 3 | $48,961 | $1,883 | $23.46 | $41,377 | +$485 |
| Step 4 | $50,491 | $1,942 | $24.19 | $42,670 | +$500 |
| Step 5 | $52,021 | $2,001 | $24.93 | $43,963 | +$516 |
| Step 6 | $53,551 | $2,060 | $25.66 | $45,256 | +$531 |
| Step 7 | $55,081 | $2,119 | $26.39 | $46,549 | +$546 |
| Step 8 | $56,611 | $2,177 | $27.13 | $47,842 | +$562 |
| Step 9 | $58,141 | $2,236 | $27.86 | $49,135 | +$577 |
| Step 10 | $59,671 | $2,295 | $28.59 | $50,428 | +$592 |