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$28,817 GS-4 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
$37,457 GS-4 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
+$4,054 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 16.37% 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 $28,817 $1,108.35 $13.81 +$4,054
Step 2 $29,777 $1,145.27 $14.27 +$4,189
Step 3 $30,737 $1,182.19 $14.73 +$4,324
Step 4 $31,697 $1,219.12 $15.19 +$4,459
Step 5 $32,657 $1,256.04 $15.65 +$4,594
Step 6 $33,617 $1,292.96 $16.11 +$4,729
Step 7 $34,577 $1,329.88 $16.57 +$4,864
Step 8 $35,537 $1,366.81 $17.03 +$4,999
Step 9 $36,497 $1,403.73 $17.49 +$5,134
Step 10 $37,457 $1,440.65 $17.95 +$5,269
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • PITTSBURGH GS-4 Step 1 $28,817
  • Locality add-on +$4,054
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • PITTSBURGH GS-4 Step 10 $37,457

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 PITTSBURGH: what to expect

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

For 2014, the PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 16.37% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $1,108 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,441. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-4 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $28,817 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,457. This is 16.37% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2014, it is 16.37%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,054 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $1,108 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.