The 2024 GS Payscale defines federal employee pay rates through the General Schedule (GS), an annual structure adjusted for cost-of-living changes, geographic location, and economic trends. Spanning GS-1 to GS-15, the GS scale 2024 is integral in providing fair compensation for diverse roles, from entry-level to senior positions. This pay system is widely adopted by federal agencies to ensure consistent and equitable pay across the government, aligning employee salaries nationwide and promoting fair standards within the federal workforce.