A GS-6 here earns $47,100 at step 1 and $61,230 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.42% 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 | $47,100 | $1,812 | $22.57 | $38,791 | +$466 |
| Step 2 | $48,670 | $1,872 | $23.32 | $40,084 | +$482 |
| Step 3 | $50,240 | $1,932 | $24.07 | $41,377 | +$498 |
| Step 4 | $51,810 | $1,993 | $24.83 | $42,670 | +$514 |
| Step 5 | $53,380 | $2,053 | $25.58 | $43,963 | +$530 |
| Step 6 | $54,950 | $2,113 | $26.33 | $45,256 | +$545 |
| Step 7 | $56,520 | $2,174 | $27.08 | $46,549 | +$561 |
| Step 8 | $58,090 | $2,234 | $27.83 | $47,842 | +$577 |
| Step 9 | $59,660 | $2,295 | $28.59 | $49,135 | +$593 |
| Step 10 | $61,230 | $2,355 | $29.34 | $50,428 | +$609 |