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About PayAtlas USA

Bringing transparency to U.S. public sector compensation.

Our Mission

PayAtlas USA makes public sector compensation data accessible, understandable, and actionable. Whether you're a federal employee navigating the GS pay scale, a teacher comparing salaries across states, or a citizen curious about how tax dollars fund public compensation, we provide clear, accurate information sourced from official government publications.

What We Cover

Federal Pay Systems

GS, FWS, SES, and special rate pay scales with locality adjustments.

State & Local Pay

Teacher, police, nurse, and state employee salary data.

Military Compensation

Basic pay, BAH, BAS, and special pay for all branches.

Retirement & Benefits

Pension systems, Social Security, Medicare, and TSP.

Data Sources

All data on PayAtlas USA comes from official government sources: the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for federal pay scales, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for state salary data, and the IRS for tax information. We verify every figure against its source and update our data quarterly.