A GS-3 here earns $35,777 at step 1 and $46,514 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.12% 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 | $35,777 | $1,376 | $17.14 | $27,708 | +$354 |
| Step 2 | $36,970 | $1,422 | $17.71 | $28,632 | +$367 |
| Step 3 | $38,163 | $1,468 | $18.29 | $29,556 | +$380 |
| Step 4 | $39,356 | $1,514 | $18.86 | $30,480 | +$393 |
| Step 5 | $40,549 | $1,560 | $19.43 | $31,404 | +$406 |
| Step 6 | $41,742 | $1,605 | $20.00 | $32,328 | +$418 |
| Step 7 | $42,935 | $1,651 | $20.57 | $33,252 | +$431 |
| Step 8 | $44,128 | $1,697 | $21.14 | $34,176 | +$444 |
| Step 9 | $45,321 | $1,743 | $21.72 | $35,100 | +$457 |
| Step 10 | $46,514 | $1,789 | $22.29 | $36,024 | +$470 |