Look up Federal Wage System pay for WG, WL, and WS positions across 120 wage areas, including special wage schedules and step rates.
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Federal Wage System (FWS) Pay Calculator
Calculate hourly and annual pay for FWS positions (WG, WL, WS) by wage area, grade, and step. Rates sourced from DCPAS Wage Schedules. Effective dates vary by wage area (DCPAS releases wage schedules on a rolling basis). Selected area effective: 17May2026.
WG — Wage Grade (Non-Supervisory)
Search by trade name (e.g. “Carpenter”, “Aircraft Mechanic”) or 4-digit series code.
WGI Calculator(optional)
Enter the date of your last step increase to calculate your next WGI date. FWS waiting periods: Step 1→2: 26 weeks, Step 2→3: 78 weeks, Steps 3→4 and 4→5: 104 weeks (5 CFR 532.417).
Hourly Rate
$23.17/hr
WG-5, Step 1 — Albany-Schenectady, New York
Annual
$48,356
2,087 hours/year
Biweekly
$1,853.60
26 pay periods/year
Pay Plan
WG-5-1
WG — Wage Grade (Non-Supervisory)
Within-Grade Increase (WGI)
Next Step
Step 2 — $24.13/hr
Raise Amount
+$2,003/yr (+$0.96/hr)
Wait Time
26 weeks
WG-5 — All Steps (Albany-Schenectady, New York)
Step
Hourly
Annual
Biweekly
► 1
$23.17
$48,356
$1,853.60
2
$24.13
$50,359
$1,930.40
3
$25.07
$52,321
$2,005.60
4
$26.05
$54,366
$2,084.00
5
$27.04
$56,432
$2,163.20
Source: DCPAS Appropriated Fund Wage Schedules. Selected area effective 17May2026. This calculator shows scheduled hourly rates only. Does not include environmental differentials, hazard pay, or shift differentials.
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