A GS-3 here earns $37,406 at step 1 and $48,632 at step 10 a year. That includes 35.00% 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 | $37,406 | $1,439 | $17.92 | $27,708 | +$370 |
| Step 2 | $38,653 | $1,487 | $18.52 | $28,632 | +$383 |
| Step 3 | $39,901 | $1,535 | $19.12 | $29,556 | +$397 |
| Step 4 | $41,148 | $1,583 | $19.72 | $30,480 | +$410 |
| Step 5 | $42,395 | $1,631 | $20.31 | $31,404 | +$423 |
| Step 6 | $43,643 | $1,679 | $20.91 | $32,328 | +$438 |
| Step 7 | $44,890 | $1,727 | $21.51 | $33,252 | +$451 |
| Step 8 | $46,138 | $1,775 | $22.11 | $34,176 | +$465 |
| Step 9 | $47,385 | $1,823 | $22.70 | $35,100 | +$478 |
| Step 10 | $48,632 | $1,870 | $23.30 | $36,024 | +$491 |