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$28,841 GS-4 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2014)
$37,489 GS-4 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2014)
+$4,078 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 16.47% 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 $28,841 $1,109.27 $13.82 +$4,078
Step 2 $29,802 $1,146.23 $14.28 +$4,214
Step 3 $30,763 $1,183.19 $14.74 +$4,350
Step 4 $31,724 $1,220.15 $15.20 +$4,486
Step 5 $32,685 $1,257.12 $15.66 +$4,622
Step 6 $33,646 $1,294.08 $16.12 +$4,758
Step 7 $34,607 $1,331.04 $16.58 +$4,894
Step 8 $35,568 $1,368.00 $17.04 +$5,030
Step 9 $36,528 $1,404.92 $17.50 +$5,165
Step 10 $37,489 $1,441.88 $17.96 +$5,301
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • RICHMOND GS-4 Step 1 $28,841
  • Locality add-on +$4,078
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • RICHMOND GS-4 Step 10 $37,489

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 RICHMOND: what to expect

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

For 2014, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% 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 RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,109 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,442. 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 RICHMOND page.

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GS-4 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $28,841 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,489. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in RICHMOND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RICHMOND in 2014, it is 16.47%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,078 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,109 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.