GS-3 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,300 | $16.44 | $1,315.20 |
| Step 2 | $35,444 | $16.98 | $1,358.40 |
| Step 3 | $36,587 | $17.53 | $1,402.40 |
| Step 4 | $37,731 | $18.08 | $1,446.40 |
| Step 5 | $38,875 | $18.63 | $1,490.40 |
| Step 6 | $40,019 | $19.18 | $1,534.40 |
| Step 7 | $41,163 | $19.72 | $1,577.60 |
| Step 8 | $42,306 | $20.27 | $1,621.60 |
| Step 9 | $43,450 | $20.82 | $1,665.60 |
| Step 10 | $44,594 | $21.37 | $1,709.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $31,404 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,875 |
| Per month | $3,240 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,490.40 |
| Hourly | $18.63 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Atlanta-
- GS-4 in Atlanta-
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-3 in Atlanta- ranges from $34,300 at the first step to $44,594 at the top step, with $38,875 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-3 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.