A GS-9 here earns $62,033 at step 1 and $80,648 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.65% 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 | $62,033 | $2,386 | $29.72 | $52,727 | +$614 |
| Step 2 | $64,102 | $2,465 | $30.71 | $54,485 | +$636 |
| Step 3 | $66,170 | $2,545 | $31.71 | $56,243 | +$657 |
| Step 4 | $68,238 | $2,625 | $32.70 | $58,001 | +$677 |
| Step 5 | $70,306 | $2,704 | $33.69 | $59,759 | +$698 |
| Step 6 | $72,375 | $2,784 | $34.68 | $61,517 | +$720 |
| Step 7 | $74,443 | $2,863 | $35.67 | $63,275 | +$741 |
| Step 8 | $76,511 | $2,943 | $36.66 | $65,033 | +$762 |
| Step 9 | $78,580 | $3,022 | $37.65 | $66,791 | +$784 |
| Step 10 | $80,648 | $3,102 | $38.64 | $68,549 | +$805 |