GS-15 in Rest of U.S. (all other locations)
16.82% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$135,599starting (Step 1)
up to $176,277 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $135,599 | $116,075 | +$19,524 |
| Step 2 | $140,119 | $119,944 | +$20,175 |
| Step 3 | $144,638 | $123,813 | +$20,825 |
| Step 4 | $149,158 | $127,682 | +$21,476 |
| Step 5 | $153,678 | $131,551 | +$22,127 |
| Step 6 | $158,198 | $135,420 | +$22,778 |
| Step 7 | $162,717 | $139,289 | +$23,428 |
| Step 8 | $167,237 | $143,158 | +$24,079 |
| Step 9 | $171,757 | $147,027 | +$24,730 |
| Step 10 | $176,277 | $150,896 | +$25,381 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$135,599
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$176,277
Locality Dollar Increase
Good+$19,524 per year vs. base
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$135,599
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$140,119
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$144,638
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$149,158
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$153,678
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$158,198
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$162,717
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$167,237
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$171,757
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$176,277
Pay Grade
InfoGS-15
Locality Area
InfoRest of U.S. (all other locations)
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+16.82% above base pay
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$116,075 at Step 1
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2025 GS base pay rates and locality percentages from OPM. Base pay shown before locality adjustment. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. Verify at opm.gov.