Population density (people per km 2) map of the world in 1994 (detailed). Population density (people per km 2) map of the world in 1994. Deserts around the world.
Fact Sheet: Within-Grade Increases. Description. Each General Schedule (GS) grade has 10 steps. Within-grade increases (WGIs) or step increases are periodic increases in a GS employee's rate of basic pay from one step of the grade of his or her position to the next higher step of that grade.
GS Steps. Each of the GS classifications have 10 different steps, each offering a slightly higher salary than the previous step. Generally, federal agencies and departments offer starting salaries at Step One in your grade level, although you can negotiate up the Steps if you feel your past experience warrants the salary level.