A GS-8 here earns $60,212 at step 1 and $78,272 at step 10 a year. That includes 26.13% 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 | $60,212 | $2,316 | $28.85 | $47,738 | +$597 |
| Step 2 | $62,219 | $2,393 | $29.81 | $49,329 | +$616 |
| Step 3 | $64,225 | $2,470 | $30.77 | $50,920 | +$634 |
| Step 4 | $66,232 | $2,547 | $31.74 | $52,511 | +$653 |
| Step 5 | $68,239 | $2,625 | $32.70 | $54,102 | +$672 |
| Step 6 | $70,246 | $2,702 | $33.66 | $55,693 | +$692 |
| Step 7 | $72,252 | $2,779 | $34.62 | $57,284 | +$710 |
| Step 8 | $74,259 | $2,856 | $35.58 | $58,875 | +$729 |
| Step 9 | $76,266 | $2,933 | $36.54 | $60,466 | +$748 |
| Step 10 | $78,272 | $3,010 | $37.50 | $62,057 | +$766 |