A GS-3 here earns $32,593 at step 1 and $42,375 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.63% 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 | $32,593 | $1,254 | $15.62 | $27,708 | +$322 |
| Step 2 | $33,680 | $1,295 | $16.14 | $28,632 | +$334 |
| Step 3 | $34,767 | $1,337 | $16.66 | $29,556 | +$346 |
| Step 4 | $35,854 | $1,379 | $17.18 | $30,480 | +$358 |
| Step 5 | $36,941 | $1,421 | $17.70 | $31,404 | +$370 |
| Step 6 | $38,027 | $1,463 | $18.22 | $32,328 | +$381 |
| Step 7 | $39,114 | $1,504 | $18.74 | $33,252 | +$393 |
| Step 8 | $40,201 | $1,546 | $19.26 | $34,176 | +$404 |
| Step 9 | $41,288 | $1,588 | $19.78 | $35,100 | +$416 |
| Step 10 | $42,375 | $1,630 | $20.30 | $36,024 | +$428 |