If your ultimate goal is to flip badges (contractor > fed) what is the best GS level to do so in terms of maximizing career development and minimizing the inevitable pay cut?

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If you're in the DC area, in general probably at 13 since those are a dime a dozen. It's going to depend on the agency and specific job field, though, since those can drive significant change in what options you have. On top of that, it depends on where you're at in your career. Making $85k a few years in? 11 or 12 might be more of a lateral, then. Later career making $250k? Good luck breaking even unless you score a position at one of the financial regulators, and so on.

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