Senior-level federal employees benefit from significant salary increases under the 2025 GS pay scale DC. A GS-12, Step 1 employee in Washington, D.C., can expect to earn around $94,199 per year, while GS-15 employees, who often hold executive or managerial roles, can earn over $155,000 annually. The combination of base pay and locality pay ensures that experienced professionals are co... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/2025-gs-pay-scale-dc