A GS-6 here earns $46,382 at step 1 and $60,297 at step 10 a year. That includes 19.57% 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 | $46,382 | $1,784 | $22.22 | $38,791 | +$459 |
| Step 2 | $47,928 | $1,843 | $22.97 | $40,084 | +$474 |
| Step 3 | $49,474 | $1,903 | $23.71 | $41,377 | +$490 |
| Step 4 | $51,021 | $1,962 | $24.45 | $42,670 | +$506 |
| Step 5 | $52,567 | $2,022 | $25.19 | $43,963 | +$522 |
| Step 6 | $54,113 | $2,081 | $25.93 | $45,256 | +$537 |
| Step 7 | $55,659 | $2,141 | $26.67 | $46,549 | +$553 |
| Step 8 | $57,205 | $2,200 | $27.41 | $47,842 | +$568 |
| Step 9 | $58,751 | $2,260 | $28.15 | $49,135 | +$584 |
| Step 10 | $60,297 | $2,319 | $28.89 | $50,428 | +$599 |