A GS-3 here earns $36,259 at step 1 and $47,141 at step 10 a year. That includes 30.86% 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 | $36,259 | $1,395 | $17.37 | $27,708 | +$359 |
| Step 2 | $37,468 | $1,441 | $17.95 | $28,632 | +$372 |
| Step 3 | $38,677 | $1,488 | $18.53 | $29,556 | +$385 |
| Step 4 | $39,886 | $1,534 | $19.11 | $30,480 | +$398 |
| Step 5 | $41,095 | $1,581 | $19.69 | $31,404 | +$411 |
| Step 6 | $42,304 | $1,627 | $20.27 | $32,328 | +$424 |
| Step 7 | $43,514 | $1,674 | $20.85 | $33,252 | +$438 |
| Step 8 | $44,723 | $1,720 | $21.43 | $34,176 | +$450 |
| Step 9 | $45,932 | $1,767 | $22.01 | $35,100 | +$463 |
| Step 10 | $47,141 | $1,813 | $22.59 | $36,024 | +$476 |