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$28,269 GS-4 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
$36,746 GS-4 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
+$3,506 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 $28,269 $1,087.27 $13.55 +$3,506
Step 2 $29,211 $1,123.50 $14.00 +$3,623
Step 3 $30,153 $1,159.73 $14.45 +$3,740
Step 4 $31,095 $1,195.96 $14.90 +$3,857
Step 5 $32,037 $1,232.19 $15.35 +$3,974
Step 6 $32,979 $1,268.42 $15.80 +$4,091
Step 7 $33,920 $1,304.62 $16.25 +$4,207
Step 8 $34,862 $1,340.85 $16.70 +$4,324
Step 9 $35,804 $1,377.08 $17.16 +$4,441
Step 10 $36,746 $1,413.31 $17.61 +$4,558
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • Rest of U.S. GS-4 Step 1 $28,269
  • Locality add-on +$3,506
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • Rest of U.S. GS-4 Step 10 $36,746

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 Rest of U.S.: what to expect

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

For 2014, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,087 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,413. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

Other grades in Rest of U.S.

GS-4 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $28,269 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $36,746. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,506 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,087 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.