A GS-6 here earns $47,418 at step 1 and $61,643 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.24% 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 | $47,418 | $1,824 | $22.72 | $38,791 | +$469 |
| Step 2 | $48,999 | $1,885 | $23.48 | $40,084 | +$486 |
| Step 3 | $50,579 | $1,945 | $24.24 | $41,377 | +$501 |
| Step 4 | $52,160 | $2,006 | $24.99 | $42,670 | +$517 |
| Step 5 | $53,740 | $2,067 | $25.75 | $43,963 | +$533 |
| Step 6 | $55,321 | $2,128 | $26.51 | $45,256 | +$549 |
| Step 7 | $56,901 | $2,189 | $27.26 | $46,549 | +$564 |
| Step 8 | $58,482 | $2,249 | $28.02 | $47,842 | +$581 |
| Step 9 | $60,063 | $2,310 | $28.78 | $49,135 | +$597 |
| Step 10 | $61,643 | $2,371 | $29.54 | $50,428 | +$612 |