A GS-3 here earns $36,674 at step 1 and $47,681 at step 10 a year. That includes 32.36% 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 | $36,674 | $1,411 | $17.57 | $27,708 | +$362 |
| Step 2 | $37,897 | $1,458 | $18.16 | $28,632 | +$376 |
| Step 3 | $39,120 | $1,505 | $18.74 | $29,556 | +$389 |
| Step 4 | $40,343 | $1,552 | $19.33 | $30,480 | +$402 |
| Step 5 | $41,566 | $1,599 | $19.92 | $31,404 | +$415 |
| Step 6 | $42,789 | $1,646 | $20.50 | $32,328 | +$429 |
| Step 7 | $44,012 | $1,693 | $21.09 | $33,252 | +$442 |
| Step 8 | $45,235 | $1,740 | $21.67 | $34,176 | +$455 |
| Step 9 | $46,458 | $1,787 | $22.26 | $35,100 | +$468 |
| Step 10 | $47,681 | $1,834 | $22.85 | $36,024 | +$481 |