A GS-3 here earns $32,662 at step 1 and $42,465 at step 10 a year. That includes 17.88% 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 | $32,662 | $1,256 | $15.65 | $27,708 | +$323 |
| Step 2 | $33,751 | $1,298 | $16.17 | $28,632 | +$334 |
| Step 3 | $34,841 | $1,340 | $16.69 | $29,556 | +$347 |
| Step 4 | $35,930 | $1,382 | $17.22 | $30,480 | +$359 |
| Step 5 | $37,019 | $1,424 | $17.74 | $31,404 | +$370 |
| Step 6 | $38,108 | $1,466 | $18.26 | $32,328 | +$382 |
| Step 7 | $39,197 | $1,508 | $18.78 | $33,252 | +$393 |
| Step 8 | $40,287 | $1,550 | $19.30 | $34,176 | +$406 |
| Step 9 | $41,376 | $1,591 | $19.83 | $35,100 | +$417 |
| Step 10 | $42,465 | $1,633 | $20.35 | $36,024 | +$429 |