A GS-3 here earns $38,223 at step 1 and $49,695 at step 10 a year. That includes 37.95% 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 | $38,223 | $1,470 | $18.31 | $27,708 | +$378 |
| Step 2 | $39,498 | $1,519 | $18.93 | $28,632 | +$392 |
| Step 3 | $40,773 | $1,568 | $19.54 | $29,556 | +$406 |
| Step 4 | $42,047 | $1,617 | $20.15 | $30,480 | +$419 |
| Step 5 | $43,322 | $1,666 | $20.76 | $31,404 | +$433 |
| Step 6 | $44,596 | $1,715 | $21.37 | $32,328 | +$446 |
| Step 7 | $45,871 | $1,764 | $21.98 | $33,252 | +$461 |
| Step 8 | $47,146 | $1,813 | $22.59 | $34,176 | +$475 |
| Step 9 | $48,420 | $1,862 | $23.20 | $35,100 | +$488 |
| Step 10 | $49,695 | $1,911 | $23.81 | $36,024 | +$502 |