A GS-3 here earns $33,881 at step 1 and $44,050 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.28% 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 | $33,881 | $1,303 | $16.23 | $27,708 | +$335 |
| Step 2 | $35,011 | $1,347 | $16.78 | $28,632 | +$347 |
| Step 3 | $36,141 | $1,390 | $17.32 | $29,556 | +$359 |
| Step 4 | $37,271 | $1,434 | $17.86 | $30,480 | +$372 |
| Step 5 | $38,401 | $1,477 | $18.40 | $31,404 | +$384 |
| Step 6 | $39,531 | $1,520 | $18.94 | $32,328 | +$397 |
| Step 7 | $40,661 | $1,564 | $19.48 | $33,252 | +$409 |
| Step 8 | $41,790 | $1,607 | $20.02 | $34,176 | +$420 |
| Step 9 | $42,920 | $1,651 | $20.57 | $35,100 | +$433 |
| Step 10 | $44,050 | $1,694 | $21.11 | $36,024 | +$445 |