A GS-3 here earns $37,051 at step 1 and $48,171 at step 10 a year. That includes 33.72% 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 | $37,051 | $1,425 | $17.75 | $27,708 | +$366 |
| Step 2 | $38,287 | $1,473 | $18.35 | $28,632 | +$380 |
| Step 3 | $39,522 | $1,520 | $18.94 | $29,556 | +$393 |
| Step 4 | $40,758 | $1,568 | $19.53 | $30,480 | +$407 |
| Step 5 | $41,993 | $1,615 | $20.12 | $31,404 | +$419 |
| Step 6 | $43,229 | $1,663 | $20.71 | $32,328 | +$433 |
| Step 7 | $44,465 | $1,710 | $21.31 | $33,252 | +$447 |
| Step 8 | $45,700 | $1,758 | $21.90 | $34,176 | +$460 |
| Step 9 | $46,936 | $1,805 | $22.49 | $35,100 | +$474 |
| Step 10 | $48,171 | $1,853 | $23.08 | $36,024 | +$486 |