A GS-3 here earns $37,813 at step 1 and $49,162 at step 10 a year. That includes 36.47% 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 | $37,813 | $1,454 | $18.12 | $27,708 | +$374 |
| Step 2 | $39,074 | $1,503 | $18.72 | $28,632 | +$387 |
| Step 3 | $40,335 | $1,551 | $19.33 | $29,556 | +$401 |
| Step 4 | $41,596 | $1,600 | $19.93 | $30,480 | +$415 |
| Step 5 | $42,857 | $1,648 | $20.54 | $31,404 | +$428 |
| Step 6 | $44,118 | $1,697 | $21.14 | $32,328 | +$442 |
| Step 7 | $45,379 | $1,745 | $21.74 | $33,252 | +$456 |
| Step 8 | $46,640 | $1,794 | $22.35 | $34,176 | +$469 |
| Step 9 | $47,901 | $1,842 | $22.95 | $35,100 | +$483 |
| Step 10 | $49,162 | $1,891 | $23.56 | $36,024 | +$497 |