A GS-3 here earns $32,676 at step 1 and $42,483 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.93% 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 | $32,676 | $1,257 | $15.66 | $27,708 | +$323 |
| Step 2 | $33,766 | $1,299 | $16.18 | $28,632 | +$335 |
| Step 3 | $34,855 | $1,341 | $16.70 | $29,556 | +$346 |
| Step 4 | $35,945 | $1,383 | $17.22 | $30,480 | +$358 |
| Step 5 | $37,035 | $1,424 | $17.75 | $31,404 | +$371 |
| Step 6 | $38,124 | $1,466 | $18.27 | $32,328 | +$382 |
| Step 7 | $39,214 | $1,508 | $18.79 | $33,252 | +$394 |
| Step 8 | $40,304 | $1,550 | $19.31 | $34,176 | +$406 |
| Step 9 | $41,393 | $1,592 | $19.83 | $35,100 | +$417 |
| Step 10 | $42,483 | $1,634 | $20.36 | $36,024 | +$429 |