GS-1 in Washington–Baltimore–Arlington, DC/MD/VA/WV
33.26% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$27,983starting (Step 1)
up to $34,965 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,983 | $20,999 | +$6,984 |
| Step 2 | $28,919 | $21,701 | +$7,218 |
| Step 3 | $29,846 | $22,397 | +$7,449 |
| Step 4 | $30,772 | $23,092 | +$7,680 |
| Step 5 | $31,700 | $23,788 | +$7,912 |
| Step 6 | $32,236 | $24,190 | +$8,046 |
| Step 7 | $33,155 | $24,880 | +$8,275 |
| Step 8 | $34,076 | $25,571 | +$8,505 |
| Step 9 | $34,115 | $25,600 | +$8,515 |
| Step 10 | $34,965 | $26,238 | +$8,727 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,983
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,965
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,983
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$28,919
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$29,846
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,772
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,700
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,236
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,155
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,076
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,115
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,965
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$6,984 per year vs. base
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+33.26% above base pay
Pay Grade
InfoGS-1
Locality Area
InfoWashington–Baltimore–Arlington, DC/MD/VA/WV
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$20,999 at Step 1
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2025 GS base pay rates and locality percentages from OPM. Base pay shown before locality adjustment. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. Verify at opm.gov.