The General Schedule (GS) pay scale is the primary compensation structure for federal employees, covering positions in professional, technical, administrative, and clerical fields. The 2025 GS pay scale for Washington, D.C. has been updated to reflect the cost of living and inflation adjustments. Each of the 15 GS grades includes 10 steps, with salaries increasing based on tenure and ... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/2025-gs-pay-scale-dc