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2025 gs pay scale dc - GS Salary Table

The **WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA** GS locality is one of 53 GS locality areas used to calculate cost-of-living pay adjustments for federal government employees. In 2025, the locality pay adjustment for this area is **33.94%**, meaning employees in this locality earn 33.94% more than the GS base pay rate. Which we will discuss in the below 2025 gs pay scale dc table..

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While Washington, D.C., is the central city for this locality, federal employees in surrounding areas may also fall within its boundaries. The Washington, D.C., locality map outlines which counties in the District of Columbia are included. Additionally, parts of neighbouring states may also be covered under this locality area. Below is the detailed of gs pay scale 2025 dc. You can also read out the 2025 gs pay scale increase.

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2025 gs pay scale dc

Updated 2025 GS Pay Scale

Grade	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8	Step 9	Step 10
GS-1	$29,949	$30,954	$31,949	$32,941	$33,935	$34,516	$35,502	$36,495	$36,535	$37,463
GS-2	$33,675	$34,476	$35,592	$36,535	$36,945	$38,031	$39,117	$40,203	$41,290	$42,376
GS-3	$36,745	$37,969	$39,194	$40,418	$41,642	$42,866	$44,090	$45,315	$46,539	$47,763
GS-4	$41,247	$42,622	$43,998	$45,374	$46,749	$48,125	$49,500	$50,876	$52,251	$53,627
GS-5	$46,148	$47,685	$49,223	$50,761	$52,298	$53,836	$55,373	$56,911	$58,449	$59,986
GS-6	$51,442	$53,157	$54,871	$56,586	$58,300	$60,014	$61,729	$63,443	$65,158	$66,872
GS-7	$57,164	$59,070	$60,976	$62,882	$64,788	$66,694	$68,600	$70,506	$72,412	$74,318
GS-8	$63,307	$65,418	$67,529	$69,639	$71,750	$73,861	$75,972	$78,083	$80,194	$82,305
GS-9	$69,923	$72,254	$74,584	$76,915	$79,246	$81,576	$83,907	$86,237	$88,568	$90,898
GS-10	$77,001	$79,567	$82,133	$84,700	$87,266	$89,832	$92,399	$94,965	$97,531	$100,097
GS-11	$84,601	$87,420	$90,239	$93,059	$95,878	$98,698	$101,517	$104,337	$107,156	$109,975
GS-12	$101,401	$104,781	$108,162	$111,543	$114,923	$118,304	$121,684	$125,065	$128,446	$131,826
GS-13	$120,579	$124,599	$128,619	$132,638	$136,658	$140,677	$144,697	$148,716	$152,736	$156,755
GS-14	$142,488	$147,238	$151,987	$156,737	$161,486	$166,236	$170,985	$175,735	$180,484	$185,234
GS-15	$167,603	$173,190	$178,776	$184,363	$189,950	$195,200*	$195,200*	$195,200*	$195,200*	$195,200*

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What is The GS Increase for 2025?

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Most civilian federal employees will receive a 2% pay raise starting in January 2025, following President Joe Biden's signing of an executive order finalising the General Schedule increase.

Is GS 13 a High Position?

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Yes, a GS-13 position is regarded as a high-level role within the US federal government's General Schedule (GS) pay scale. It typically represents senior technical specialists, supervisors, or professionals with advanced degrees. GS-13 falls within the "top-level" range, alongside GS-14 and GS-15 positions.

Also read - gs pay scale 2026

How Much Does a GS15 Make in DC?

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A GS-15 position in Washington, D.C., offers an annual salary ranging from $56,600 to $114,958, with an average of $80,536. The 25th percentile earns $56,600, the 75th percentile earns $101,900, and the top earners receive $114,958.

However, the step 1 salary for a GS-15 in Washington, D.C., is $163,964, while the step 9 salary is $191,900.

Here are some examples of GS-15 jobs in the Washington, D.C., area and their salaries:

Supervisory Psychologist (Customs and Border Protection): $164K–$192K annually
Computer Scientist (FBI, Washington, D.C.): $164K–$192K annually
Policy Analyst (Office of the Secretary of Defense, Arlington, VA): $117,962 annually
Supervisory Environmental Policy Analyst (Environmental Protection Agency): $139,395 annually

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