GS-3 in Denver–Aurora, CO
29.07% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$33,254starting (Step 1)
up to $43,232 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,254 | $25,764 | +$7,490 |
| Step 2 | $34,362 | $26,623 | +$7,739 |
| Step 3 | $35,471 | $27,482 | +$7,989 |
| Step 4 | $36,580 | $28,341 | +$8,239 |
| Step 5 | $37,688 | $29,200 | +$8,488 |
| Step 6 | $38,797 | $30,059 | +$8,738 |
| Step 7 | $39,906 | $30,918 | +$8,988 |
| Step 8 | $41,015 | $31,777 | +$9,238 |
| Step 9 | $42,123 | $32,636 | +$9,487 |
| Step 10 | $43,232 | $33,495 | +$9,737 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,254
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,254
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,362
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,471
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$36,580
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,688
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,797
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$39,906
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$43,232
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$7,490 per year vs. base
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$41,015
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$42,123
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$43,232
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+29.07% above base pay
Pay Grade
InfoGS-3
Locality Area
InfoDenver–Aurora, CO
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$25,764 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.