GS-5 in Rest of U.S. (all other locations)
16.82% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$37,741starting (Step 1)
up to $49,064 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,741 | $32,307 | +$5,434 |
| Step 2 | $38,999 | $33,384 | +$5,615 |
| Step 3 | $40,257 | $34,461 | +$5,796 |
| Step 4 | $41,515 | $35,538 | +$5,977 |
| Step 5 | $42,774 | $36,615 | +$6,159 |
| Step 6 | $44,032 | $37,692 | +$6,340 |
| Step 7 | $45,290 | $38,769 | +$6,521 |
| Step 8 | $46,548 | $39,846 | +$6,702 |
| Step 9 | $47,806 | $40,923 | +$6,883 |
| Step 10 | $49,064 | $42,000 | +$7,064 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,741
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,741
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,999
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$49,064
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$40,257
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$41,515
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$42,774
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$44,032
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$45,290
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$46,548
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$47,806
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$49,064
Pay Grade
InfoGS-5
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$32,307 at Step 1
Locality Dollar Increase
Info+$5,434 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.