A GS-3 here earns $37,112 at step 1 and $48,251 at step 10 a year. That includes 33.94% 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 | $37,112 | $1,427 | $17.78 | $27,708 | +$367 |
| Step 2 | $38,350 | $1,475 | $18.38 | $28,632 | +$381 |
| Step 3 | $39,587 | $1,523 | $18.97 | $29,556 | +$393 |
| Step 4 | $40,825 | $1,570 | $19.56 | $30,480 | +$407 |
| Step 5 | $42,063 | $1,618 | $20.15 | $31,404 | +$421 |
| Step 6 | $43,300 | $1,665 | $20.75 | $32,328 | +$434 |
| Step 7 | $44,538 | $1,713 | $21.34 | $33,252 | +$448 |
| Step 8 | $45,775 | $1,761 | $21.93 | $34,176 | +$460 |
| Step 9 | $47,013 | $1,808 | $22.53 | $35,100 | +$474 |
| Step 10 | $48,251 | $1,856 | $23.12 | $36,024 | +$488 |