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$28,398 GS-4 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$36,913 GS-4 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$3,635 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,398 $1,092.23 $13.61 +$3,635
Step 2 $29,344 $1,128.62 $14.06 +$3,756
Step 3 $30,290 $1,165.00 $14.51 +$3,877
Step 4 $31,237 $1,201.42 $14.97 +$3,999
Step 5 $32,183 $1,237.81 $15.42 +$4,120
Step 6 $33,129 $1,274.19 $15.87 +$4,241
Step 7 $34,075 $1,310.58 $16.33 +$4,362
Step 8 $35,021 $1,346.96 $16.78 +$4,483
Step 9 $35,967 $1,383.35 $17.23 +$4,604
Step 10 $36,913 $1,419.73 $17.69 +$4,725
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $28,398
  • Locality add-on +$3,635
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $36,913

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,092 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,420. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $28,398 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $36,913. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,635 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,092 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.