A GS-3 here earns $35,954 at step 1 and $46,745 at step 10 a year. That includes 29.76% 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 | $35,954 | $1,383 | $17.23 | $27,708 | +$356 |
| Step 2 | $37,153 | $1,429 | $17.80 | $28,632 | +$369 |
| Step 3 | $38,352 | $1,475 | $18.38 | $29,556 | +$382 |
| Step 4 | $39,551 | $1,521 | $18.95 | $30,480 | +$395 |
| Step 5 | $40,750 | $1,567 | $19.53 | $31,404 | +$408 |
| Step 6 | $41,949 | $1,613 | $20.10 | $32,328 | +$421 |
| Step 7 | $43,148 | $1,660 | $20.67 | $33,252 | +$434 |
| Step 8 | $44,347 | $1,706 | $21.25 | $34,176 | +$447 |
| Step 9 | $45,546 | $1,752 | $21.82 | $35,100 | +$460 |
| Step 10 | $46,745 | $1,798 | $22.40 | $36,024 | +$473 |