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A ‘grade' refers to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale – it's the pay level for the job. The higher the grade level, the higher the pay. The GS pay schedule is the most common pay schedule, but there are others, including the wage scale and special rates.
In the GS system, pay is based on three factors: grade, step, and location. Grades run from 1 to 15 with 15 receiving the highest pay. Your grade is based on education, experience, and position.
Each agency classifies its GS positions and appoints and pays its GS employees filling those positions following statutory and OPM guidelines. The General Schedule has 15 grades--GS-1 (lowest) to GS-15 (highest).
A GS pay grade is a rate of basic pay based on the specific level of work or range of difficulty, responsibility and qualifications. The GS pay schedule has 15 pay grades and 10 steps in each grade. A salary can vary within a pay grade depending on if you’re at step 1 (the starting salary) or step 10 (the maximum salary).
Grades are numbered 1-15 and serve as salary bands. Most PMF positions start at Grade 9, Step 1 (GS-9-01), unless there is work experience to support starting at a higher grade and the position covers multiple grade levels.
The GS pay system consists of 15 grades with 10 steps in each grade. The grades start out at GS-1 and tops out at GS-15. The grades are structured according to the type and level of work. For example: GS-3 or GS-4: Internships or student jobs. GS-5 to GS-7: Most entry-level positions. GS-8 to GS-12: Mid-level positions.
The GS scale is divided into 15 levels, with each level generally resulting in higher pay and increased skills requirements.
This table shows the base pay amounts for all General Schedule employees based on the 2024 GS Pay Scale, as published by the Office of Personnel Management. General Schedule base pay tables are revised yearly, effective each January, to reflect inflation and increasing costs of living.
The General Schedule is the predominant federal pay scale, particularly for employees in professional, technical, administrative or clerical positions. The system has 15 grades, starting at GS-1 and going up to GS-15. And there are 10 steps within each grade. Grade Levels
The Office of Personnel Management provides policy leadership and expertise on a variety of Governmentwide pay programs for Federal employees, including the General Schedule (GS), Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Pay Schedules, and the Federal Wage System (FWS).