A GS-9 here earns $68,999 at step 1 and $89,703 at step 10 a year. That includes 30.86% 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 | $68,999 | $2,654 | $33.06 | $52,727 | +$684 |
| Step 2 | $71,299 | $2,742 | $34.16 | $54,485 | +$707 |
| Step 3 | $73,600 | $2,831 | $35.27 | $56,243 | +$731 |
| Step 4 | $75,900 | $2,919 | $36.37 | $58,001 | +$754 |
| Step 5 | $78,201 | $3,008 | $37.47 | $59,759 | +$778 |
| Step 6 | $80,501 | $3,096 | $38.57 | $61,517 | +$801 |
| Step 7 | $82,802 | $3,185 | $39.68 | $63,275 | +$825 |
| Step 8 | $85,102 | $3,273 | $40.78 | $65,033 | +$848 |
| Step 9 | $87,403 | $3,362 | $41.88 | $66,791 | +$872 |
| Step 10 | $89,703 | $3,450 | $42.98 | $68,549 | +$895 |