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$33,467 GS-4 Step 1 in San Francisco (2014)
$43,502 GS-4 Step 10 in San Francisco (2014)
+$8,704 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for San Francisco

Each step below already includes the 35.15% 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 $33,467 $1,287.19 $16.04 +$8,704
Step 2 $34,582 $1,330.08 $16.57 +$8,994
Step 3 $35,697 $1,372.96 $17.10 +$9,284
Step 4 $36,812 $1,415.85 $17.64 +$9,574
Step 5 $37,927 $1,458.73 $18.17 +$9,864
Step 6 $39,042 $1,501.62 $18.71 +$10,154
Step 7 $40,157 $1,544.50 $19.24 +$10,444
Step 8 $41,272 $1,587.38 $19.78 +$10,734
Step 9 $42,387 $1,630.27 $20.31 +$11,024
Step 10 $43,502 $1,673.15 $20.84 +$11,314
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Francisco pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • San Francisco GS-4 Step 1 $33,467
  • Locality add-on +$8,704
  • Adjustment percent 35.15%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • San Francisco GS-4 Step 10 $43,502

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 San Francisco: what to expect

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

For 2014, the San Francisco pay area adds a 35.15% 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 San Francisco

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns roughly $1,287 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,673. 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 San Francisco page.

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GS-4 in San Francisco questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in San Francisco?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns $33,467 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,502. This is 35.15% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in San Francisco?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For San Francisco in 2014, it is 35.15%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,704 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in San Francisco?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns roughly $1,287 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.