A GS-3 here earns $36,597 at step 1 and $47,580 at step 10 a year. That includes 32.08% 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 | $36,597 | $1,408 | $17.54 | $27,708 | +$362 |
| Step 2 | $37,817 | $1,455 | $18.12 | $28,632 | +$375 |
| Step 3 | $39,038 | $1,501 | $18.71 | $29,556 | +$389 |
| Step 4 | $40,258 | $1,548 | $19.29 | $30,480 | +$402 |
| Step 5 | $41,478 | $1,595 | $19.87 | $31,404 | +$414 |
| Step 6 | $42,699 | $1,642 | $20.46 | $32,328 | +$428 |
| Step 7 | $43,919 | $1,689 | $21.04 | $33,252 | +$441 |
| Step 8 | $45,140 | $1,736 | $21.63 | $34,176 | +$455 |
| Step 9 | $46,360 | $1,783 | $22.21 | $35,100 | +$467 |
| Step 10 | $47,580 | $1,830 | $22.80 | $36,024 | +$480 |