A GS-3 here earns $32,787 at step 1 and $42,627 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.33% 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 | $32,787 | $1,261 | $15.71 | $27,708 | +$324 |
| Step 2 | $33,880 | $1,303 | $16.23 | $28,632 | +$336 |
| Step 3 | $34,974 | $1,345 | $16.76 | $29,556 | +$348 |
| Step 4 | $36,067 | $1,387 | $17.28 | $30,480 | +$360 |
| Step 5 | $37,160 | $1,429 | $17.81 | $31,404 | +$371 |
| Step 6 | $38,254 | $1,471 | $18.33 | $32,328 | +$384 |
| Step 7 | $39,347 | $1,513 | $18.85 | $33,252 | +$395 |
| Step 8 | $40,440 | $1,555 | $19.38 | $34,176 | +$407 |
| Step 9 | $41,534 | $1,597 | $19.90 | $35,100 | +$419 |
| Step 10 | $42,627 | $1,640 | $20.43 | $36,024 | +$431 |