Understanding Federal Pay Grades
The General Schedule (GS) classification and pay system applies to the majority of civilian federal employees in professional, technical, administrative, and clerical positions. It comprises 15 grade levels, ranging from GS-01 (the lowest) to GS-15 (the highest). Within each grade level, there are 10 step rates (steps 1-10), each contributing approximately 3 percent to an employee’s salary. Employees can advance to higher grade levels through promotions.
AFAA classifies job grades based on difficulty, responsibility, and required qualifications. Auditor positions range from GS-07 to GS-15. We also participate in intern programs such as Palace Acquire and the Premier College Intern Program. For more information, please visit www.afintern.com.
For additional GS salary and locality pay information, visit the OPM website.