Browse by grade
GS-1
$21K – $26K
base pay
GS-2
$24K – $30K
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GS-3
$26K – $33K
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GS-4
$29K – $38K
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GS-5
$32K – $42K
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GS-6
$36K – $47K
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GS-7
$40K – $52K
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GS-8
$44K – $57K
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GS-9
$48K – $63K
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GS-10
$53K – $69K
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GS-11
$59K – $76K
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GS-12
$70K – $91K
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GS-13
$83K – $108K
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GS-14
$99K – $128K
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GS-15
$116K – $151K
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Typical grade ranges by job type
Clerical / Administrative Support
GS-3 to GS-7
Information Technology
GS-7 to GS-15
Engineering
GS-5 to GS-15
Accounting / Finance
GS-5 to GS-13
Human Resources
GS-5 to GS-13
Law Enforcement / Security
GS-5 to GS-13
Legal / Attorney
GS-11 to GS-15
Management / Executive (SES)
GS-15 / SES
Medical / Health Professions
GS-5 to GS-15
Science / Research
GS-7 to GS-15
Program / Project Management
GS-9 to GS-14
Intelligence Analysis
GS-7 to GS-13
* 2025 GS base pay table. Locality pay percentages effective January 2025. Verify current rates at opm.gov.