A GS-3 here earns $36,455 at step 1 and $47,397 at step 10 a year. That includes 31.57% 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 | $36,455 | $1,402 | $17.47 | $27,708 | +$360 |
| Step 2 | $37,671 | $1,449 | $18.05 | $28,632 | +$374 |
| Step 3 | $38,887 | $1,496 | $18.63 | $29,556 | +$387 |
| Step 4 | $40,103 | $1,542 | $19.22 | $30,480 | +$400 |
| Step 5 | $41,318 | $1,589 | $19.80 | $31,404 | +$413 |
| Step 6 | $42,534 | $1,636 | $20.38 | $32,328 | +$426 |
| Step 7 | $43,750 | $1,683 | $20.96 | $33,252 | +$440 |
| Step 8 | $44,965 | $1,729 | $21.55 | $34,176 | +$452 |
| Step 9 | $46,181 | $1,776 | $22.13 | $35,100 | +$466 |
| Step 10 | $47,397 | $1,823 | $22.71 | $36,024 | +$479 |