A GS-3 here earns $32,562 at step 1 and $42,335 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.52% 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 | $32,562 | $1,252 | $15.60 | $27,708 | +$322 |
| Step 2 | $33,648 | $1,294 | $16.12 | $28,632 | +$333 |
| Step 3 | $34,734 | $1,336 | $16.64 | $29,556 | +$345 |
| Step 4 | $35,820 | $1,378 | $17.16 | $30,480 | +$357 |
| Step 5 | $36,906 | $1,419 | $17.68 | $31,404 | +$369 |
| Step 6 | $37,992 | $1,461 | $18.20 | $32,328 | +$381 |
| Step 7 | $39,078 | $1,503 | $18.72 | $33,252 | +$393 |
| Step 8 | $40,164 | $1,545 | $19.24 | $34,176 | +$405 |
| Step 9 | $41,250 | $1,587 | $19.77 | $35,100 | +$417 |
| Step 10 | $42,335 | $1,628 | $20.29 | $36,024 | +$427 |