GS-3 in Seattle–Tacoma, WA
30.74% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$33,684starting (Step 1)
up to $43,791 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,684 | $25,764 | +$7,920 |
| Step 2 | $34,807 | $26,623 | +$8,184 |
| Step 3 | $35,930 | $27,482 | +$8,448 |
| Step 4 | $37,053 | $28,341 | +$8,712 |
| Step 5 | $38,176 | $29,200 | +$8,976 |
| Step 6 | $39,299 | $30,059 | +$9,240 |
| Step 7 | $40,422 | $30,918 | +$9,504 |
| Step 8 | $41,545 | $31,777 | +$9,768 |
| Step 9 | $42,668 | $32,636 | +$10,032 |
| Step 10 | $43,791 | $33,495 | +$10,296 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,684
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,684
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,807
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,930
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,053
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,176
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$39,299
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$43,791
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$7,920 per year vs. base
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$40,422
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$41,545
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$42,668
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$43,791
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+30.74% above base pay
Pay Grade
InfoGS-3
Locality Area
InfoSeattle–Tacoma, WA
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.