GS-2 in Washington–Baltimore–Arlington, DC/MD/VA/WV
33.26% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$31,471starting (Step 1)
up to $39,562 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,471 | $23,616 | +$7,855 |
| Step 2 | $32,217 | $24,176 | +$8,041 |
| Step 3 | $33,250 | $24,951 | +$8,299 |
| Step 4 | $34,115 | $25,600 | +$8,515 |
| Step 5 | $34,512 | $25,898 | +$8,614 |
| Step 6 | $35,522 | $26,656 | +$8,866 |
| Step 7 | $36,532 | $27,414 | +$9,118 |
| Step 8 | $37,542 | $28,172 | +$9,370 |
| Step 9 | $38,552 | $28,930 | +$9,622 |
| Step 10 | $39,562 | $29,688 | +$9,874 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,471
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$39,562
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,471
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,217
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,250
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,115
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,512
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,522
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$36,532
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,542
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,552
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$39,562
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$7,855 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-2
Locality Area
InfoWashington–Baltimore–Arlington, DC/MD/VA/WV
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$23,616 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.