A GS-6 here earns $47,166 at step 1 and $61,315 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.59% 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 | $47,166 | $1,814 | $22.60 | $38,791 | +$467 |
| Step 2 | $48,738 | $1,875 | $23.35 | $40,084 | +$483 |
| Step 3 | $50,310 | $1,935 | $24.11 | $41,377 | +$498 |
| Step 4 | $51,882 | $1,995 | $24.86 | $42,670 | +$514 |
| Step 5 | $53,455 | $2,056 | $25.61 | $43,963 | +$531 |
| Step 6 | $55,027 | $2,116 | $26.37 | $45,256 | +$546 |
| Step 7 | $56,599 | $2,177 | $27.12 | $46,549 | +$562 |
| Step 8 | $58,171 | $2,237 | $27.87 | $47,842 | +$577 |
| Step 9 | $59,743 | $2,298 | $28.63 | $49,135 | +$593 |
| Step 10 | $61,315 | $2,358 | $29.38 | $50,428 | +$609 |