A GS-3 here earns $36,735 at step 1 and $47,761 at step 10 a year. That includes 32.58% 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 | $36,735 | $1,413 | $17.60 | $27,708 | +$363 |
| Step 2 | $37,960 | $1,460 | $18.19 | $28,632 | +$376 |
| Step 3 | $39,185 | $1,507 | $18.78 | $29,556 | +$389 |
| Step 4 | $40,410 | $1,554 | $19.36 | $30,480 | +$403 |
| Step 5 | $41,635 | $1,601 | $19.95 | $31,404 | +$416 |
| Step 6 | $42,860 | $1,648 | $20.54 | $32,328 | +$429 |
| Step 7 | $44,086 | $1,696 | $21.12 | $33,252 | +$443 |
| Step 8 | $45,311 | $1,743 | $21.71 | $34,176 | +$457 |
| Step 9 | $46,536 | $1,790 | $22.30 | $35,100 | +$470 |
| Step 10 | $47,761 | $1,837 | $22.89 | $36,024 | +$483 |