A GS-6 here earns $46,134 at step 1 and $59,974 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.93% 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 | $46,134 | $1,774 | $22.11 | $38,791 | +$457 |
| Step 2 | $47,672 | $1,834 | $22.84 | $40,084 | +$472 |
| Step 3 | $49,210 | $1,893 | $23.58 | $41,377 | +$488 |
| Step 4 | $50,747 | $1,952 | $24.32 | $42,670 | +$503 |
| Step 5 | $52,285 | $2,011 | $25.05 | $43,963 | +$518 |
| Step 6 | $53,823 | $2,070 | $25.79 | $45,256 | +$534 |
| Step 7 | $55,361 | $2,129 | $26.53 | $46,549 | +$550 |
| Step 8 | $56,898 | $2,188 | $27.26 | $47,842 | +$564 |
| Step 9 | $58,436 | $2,248 | $28.00 | $49,135 | +$580 |
| Step 10 | $59,974 | $2,307 | $28.74 | $50,428 | +$596 |