2014 GS-4 Pay Scale
The GS-4 base salary range for 2014 is $24,763 at Step 1, rising to $32,188 at Step 10. Add the locality pay adjustment for your duty station on top. This page shows the base table first, then every locality-adjusted version of GS-4 for 2014.
2014 GS-4 Pay Scale
Nationwide base GS-4 rates for 2014.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $24,763 | $952.42 | $11.87 | - |
| Step 2 | $25,588 | $984.15 | $12.26 | - |
| Step 3 | $26,413 | $1,015.88 | $12.66 | - |
| Step 4 | $27,238 | $1,047.62 | $13.05 | - |
| Step 5 | $28,063 | $1,079.35 | $13.45 | - |
| Step 6 | $28,888 | $1,111.08 | $13.84 | - |
| Step 7 | $29,713 | $1,142.81 | $14.24 | - |
| Step 8 | $30,538 | $1,174.54 | $14.63 | - |
| Step 9 | $31,363 | $1,206.27 | $15.03 | - |
| Step 10 | $32,188 | $1,238.00 | $15.42 | - |
2014 GS-4 base salary, all 10 steps
This is the nationwide base GS-4 salary schedule for 2014, before any locality adjustment. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay and hourly rate for every step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $24,763 | $952.42 | $11.87 | - |
| Step 2 | $25,588 | $984.15 | $12.26 | - |
| Step 3 | $26,413 | $1,015.88 | $12.66 | - |
| Step 4 | $27,238 | $1,047.62 | $13.05 | - |
| Step 5 | $28,063 | $1,079.35 | $13.45 | - |
| Step 6 | $28,888 | $1,111.08 | $13.84 | - |
| Step 7 | $29,713 | $1,142.81 | $14.24 | - |
| Step 8 | $30,538 | $1,174.54 | $14.63 | - |
| Step 9 | $31,363 | $1,206.27 | $15.03 | - |
| Step 10 | $32,188 | $1,238.00 | $15.42 | - |
Who is a GS-4?
Typical role. Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Career progression. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
Step-increase waiting periods
Within-grade step increases happen automatically as long as your performance is acceptable.
GS-4 locality-adjusted salary for every pay area
Most federal employees receive locality pay on top of their base salary. The table below shows GS-4 Step 1 and Step 10 for every OPM locality pay area in 2014, sorted from highest to lowest adjustment.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GS-4 Step 1 | GS-4 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 35.15% | $33,467 | $43,502 |
| New York-Newark | 28.72% | $31,875 | $41,432 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 28.71% | $31,872 | $41,429 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 27.16% | $31,489 | $40,930 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 25.82% | $31,157 | $40,499 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 25.10% | $30,979 | $40,267 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 24.80% | $30,904 | $40,171 |
| State of Alaska | 24.69% | $30,877 | $40,135 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 24.22% | $30,761 | $39,984 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 24.19% | $30,753 | $39,974 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 24.09% | $30,728 | $39,942 |
| Denver-Aurora | 22.52% | $30,340 | $39,437 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 22.20% | $30,260 | $39,334 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 21.81% | $30,164 | $39,208 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 21.79% | $30,159 | $39,202 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 20.96% | $29,953 | $38,935 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 20.79% | $29,911 | $38,880 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 20.67% | $29,882 | $38,841 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 20.35% | $29,802 | $38,738 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 19.29% | $29,540 | $38,397 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 18.68% | $29,389 | $38,201 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 18.55% | $29,357 | $38,159 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 18.10% | $29,245 | $38,014 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 17.64% | $29,131 | $37,866 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 17.16% | $29,012 | $37,711 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 16.98% | $28,968 | $37,654 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 16.76% | $28,913 | $37,583 |
| State of Hawaii | 16.51% | $28,851 | $37,502 |
| Richmond | 16.47% | $28,841 | $37,489 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 16.37% | $28,817 | $37,457 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 16.24% | $28,785 | $37,415 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 16.02% | $28,730 | $37,345 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 14.68% | $28,398 | $36,913 |
| Rest of U.S. | 14.16% | $28,269 | $36,746 |
Top and bottom GS-4 localities in 2014
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
About the GS-4 pay scale
GS-4 is part of the 2014 General Schedule, the pay system used by roughly 70% of civilian white-collar federal employees. Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
How step increases work
Within-grade step increases happen automatically as long as your performance is acceptable. You move from Step 1 to Step 4 one year at a time, from Step 4 to Step 7 every two years, and from Step 7 to Step 10 every three years. Managers can award a one-time quality step increase (QSI) to accelerate progression for employees whose performance is rated outstanding.
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GS-4 questions for 2014
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What is the starting salary for GS-4 in 2014?
The base starting salary for GS-4 in 2014 is $24,763 at Step 1. With the highest locality adjustment in 2014 (San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, 35.15%), GS-4 Step 1 can reach significantly more. -
How long does it take to reach GS-4 Step 10?
If you never get a quality step increase, it takes roughly 18 years to move from Step 1 to Step 10. Steps 1-4 take one year each, Steps 5-7 take two years each, and Steps 8-10 take three years each. A quality step increase can shorten that timeline by one year per QSI. -
How do I get promoted from GS-4 to GS-5?
Promotion from GS-4 to GS-5 generally requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-4 level, and a competitive selection into a GS-5 vacancy. Open the GS-5 pay scale to see the next grade's salaries. -
What is the military equivalent of GS-4?
GS-4 is roughly equivalent to E-5 Sergeant. These equivalents are approximate. The GS and military pay systems do not map one to one.