# GSA labor rates lookup GSA labor rates are the ceiling hourly prices awarded on GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts, published in GSA's CALC+ tool and refreshed nightly. Enter a labor category to see the median, 25th and 75th percentile rate and the awarded rates behind them. They are ceiling rates: the most a vendor can charge on its schedule. Task orders often come in lower.Data as of 2026-11-13, from the GSA CALC+ ceiling rates.Official source: [GSA CALC+ (buy.gsa.gov/pricing)](https://buy.gsa.gov/pricing) ## Key facts | Source | GSA CALC+ ceiling rates | | --- | --- | | Refresh | Nightly at GSA | | Rates | Ceiling prices, not prices paid | | Breakdowns | Education, experience, business size, worksite | ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/labor-rates/stats?q=project%20manager" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `labor_rates`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions Are these the prices agencies pay?They are ceiling rates: the most a vendor can charge on its schedule. Task orders often come in lower.How do I price a GSA proposal?Compare your category against the median and the 25th to 75th percentile range at the same education and experience level. ## Related - [GSA CALC API](https://samgovapi.io/gsa-calc-api)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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