GS-3 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,258 | $15.94 | $1,275.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,367 | $16.47 | $1,317.60 |
| Step 3 | $35,476 | $17.00 | $1,360.00 |
| Step 4 | $36,585 | $17.53 | $1,402.40 |
| Step 5 | $37,694 | $18.06 | $1,444.80 |
| Step 6 | $38,803 | $18.59 | $1,487.20 |
| Step 7 | $39,912 | $19.12 | $1,529.60 |
| Step 8 | $41,021 | $19.66 | $1,572.80 |
| Step 9 | $42,131 | $20.19 | $1,615.20 |
| Step 10 | $43,240 | $20.72 | $1,657.60 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,694 |
| Per month | $3,141 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,444.80 |
| Hourly | $18.06 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-4 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-3 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $33,258 at the first step to $43,240 at the top step, with $37,694 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-3 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.