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Administrative Technician (OA)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys·Miami, Florida
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which th…
Test Control Officer
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command·East Lansing, Michigan
About the Position: Position is a first-line supervisor responsible for implementing Department of Defense (DOD) and Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) policies and procedures for administering DOD Military Personnel Testing Program. Independently plans and carries out…
Program Analyst
Veterans Health Administration·Multiple Locations
Serves as a Program Analyst within the Contracts Management and Performance (CMP) Directorate of Integrated External Networks (IEN) and supporting initiatives and projects through communication with contractors, field facilities, and others within the Agency to define and analyze…
Physician (Pediatrics)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA·Groton Submarine Base, Connecticut
About the Position: This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton, Groton, Connecticut. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while…
Emergency Management Specialist (Response)
Federal Emergency Management Agency·Brooklyn, New York
This position is located in Region Two / Response Division. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate experience in sourcing data, analyzing information, developing reports, hosting coordination calls, delivering briefings, initiating notifications, and engaging with…
Supervisory Human Resources Assistant (Military/Office Automation)
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command·Syracuse, New York
About the Position: The Military Entrance Processing Station plays a vital role in maintaining the nation's military might by ensuring that each new member of the Armed Forces: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force & Coast Guard; meets the high mental, moral & medical stand…
Management and Program Analyst
Customs and Border Protection·Washington, District of Columbia
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, Immediate Office of the Assistant Commissioner, located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made to include other orga…
Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA·Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
About the Position: This position is located at Munson Army Heath Clinic, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Program Analyst
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers·Multiple Locations
About the Position: *This position is with the Saint Paul District. * Saint Paul, MN (Salary: 55,012-126,859) is the preferred duty location, however the locations listed below are also negotiable: Hastings, MN (Salary: 55,012-126,859) Winona, MN (Salary: 50,460-116,362) Fargo, N…
Logistics Management Specialist
Customs and Border Protection·Washington, District of Columbia
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Sustainment Division, located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational d…
Dental Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA·Fort Irwin, California
About the Position: This position is located at Fort Irwin, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience…
Executive Assistant
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services·Washington, District of Columbia
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Global Affairs, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 150 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcem…
How General Schedule (GS) pay works
15 grades
Roles are graded GS-1 (entry) to GS-15 (senior). Your grade reflects the job's responsibility and the qualifications it requires.
10 steps each
Within a grade you progress through 10 steps over time, so two people on the same grade can sit at different salaries.
Locality on top
A locality adjustment is added to base pay based on where the job is — often 15-45% more in high-cost metros.
In 2025, GS base pay ran from roughly $22,500 at GS-1 up to a cap of about $165,800 at the top of GS-15, before locality pay. For exact, current figures by grade and step, see the official OPM salary tables .
How does General Schedule (GS) pay work?
Most US federal white-collar roles are paid on the General Schedule: 15 grades (GS-1 to GS-15), each with 10 steps. Your grade reflects the role's responsibility and required qualifications; you move up the steps over time. On top of base pay, a locality adjustment is added based on where the job is located.
What is the GS pay range?
In 2025, GS base pay ran from roughly $22,500 at GS-1 up to a cap of about $165,800 at the top of GS-15, before locality pay. Locality adjustments then add a significant amount on top — commonly 15-45% depending on the metro area. For exact, current figures always check the official OPM salary tables.
What is locality pay?
Locality pay is a percentage added to GS base salary to reflect local labour costs. It varies widely by area — lowest in the 'Rest of US' locality and highest in expensive metros like San Francisco and Washington, DC. The same grade and step can therefore pay noticeably more in a high-cost city.
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