A GS-3 here earns $35,261 at step 1 and $45,844 at step 10 a year. That includes 27.26% 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 | $35,261 | $1,356 | $16.90 | $27,708 | +$348 |
| Step 2 | $36,437 | $1,401 | $17.46 | $28,632 | +$361 |
| Step 3 | $37,613 | $1,447 | $18.02 | $29,556 | +$374 |
| Step 4 | $38,789 | $1,492 | $18.59 | $30,480 | +$387 |
| Step 5 | $39,965 | $1,537 | $19.15 | $31,404 | +$400 |
| Step 6 | $41,141 | $1,582 | $19.71 | $32,328 | +$413 |
| Step 7 | $42,316 | $1,628 | $20.28 | $33,252 | +$425 |
| Step 8 | $43,492 | $1,673 | $20.84 | $34,176 | +$437 |
| Step 9 | $44,668 | $1,718 | $21.40 | $35,100 | +$450 |
| Step 10 | $45,844 | $1,763 | $21.97 | $36,024 | +$463 |