GS-3 in Rest of U.S. (all other locations)
16.82% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$30,098starting (Step 1)
up to $39,129 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,098 | $25,764 | +$4,334 |
| Step 2 | $31,101 | $26,623 | +$4,478 |
| Step 3 | $32,104 | $27,482 | +$4,622 |
| Step 4 | $33,108 | $28,341 | +$4,767 |
| Step 5 | $34,111 | $29,200 | +$4,911 |
| Step 6 | $35,115 | $30,059 | +$5,056 |
| Step 7 | $36,118 | $30,918 | +$5,200 |
| Step 8 | $37,122 | $31,777 | +$5,345 |
| Step 9 | $38,125 | $32,636 | +$5,489 |
| Step 10 | $39,129 | $33,495 | +$5,634 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,098
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$39,129
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,098
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,101
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,104
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,108
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,111
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,115
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$36,118
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,122
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,125
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$39,129
Pay Grade
InfoGS-3
Locality Area
InfoRest of U.S. (all other locations)
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+16.82% above base pay
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$25,764 at Step 1
Locality Dollar Increase
Info+$4,334 per year vs. base
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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.