how long between steps in gs
Answer 2: It takes way more than 10 years to reach salary full potential even though there are 10 steps. Steps 1-4 take a year, 5-7 take two years, and 8-10 take 3 yearsâ¦. Answer 3: If you start in the government as a GS 5, you could apply for a GS 7 in one year. Then at the end of the next year you could apply for and land a GS 9. And the next year you could apply for and land a GS 11. Then one year later go for a GS 12.