A GS-6 here earns $45,638 at step 1 and $59,329 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.65% 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 | $45,638 | $1,755 | $21.87 | $38,791 | +$452 |
| Step 2 | $47,159 | $1,814 | $22.60 | $40,084 | +$467 |
| Step 3 | $48,680 | $1,872 | $23.33 | $41,377 | +$482 |
| Step 4 | $50,201 | $1,931 | $24.05 | $42,670 | +$497 |
| Step 5 | $51,722 | $1,989 | $24.78 | $43,963 | +$512 |
| Step 6 | $53,244 | $2,048 | $25.51 | $45,256 | +$529 |
| Step 7 | $54,765 | $2,106 | $26.24 | $46,549 | +$544 |
| Step 8 | $56,286 | $2,165 | $26.97 | $47,842 | +$559 |
| Step 9 | $57,807 | $2,223 | $27.70 | $49,135 | +$574 |
| Step 10 | $59,329 | $2,282 | $28.43 | $50,428 | +$590 |