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$28,683 GS-4 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
$37,290 GS-4 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
+$3,672 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $28,683 $1,103.19 $13.74 +$3,672
Step 2 $29,639 $1,139.96 $14.20 +$3,794
Step 3 $30,595 $1,176.73 $14.66 +$3,916
Step 4 $31,552 $1,213.54 $15.12 +$4,039
Step 5 $32,508 $1,250.31 $15.58 +$4,161
Step 6 $33,465 $1,287.12 $16.03 +$4,284
Step 7 $34,421 $1,323.88 $16.49 +$4,406
Step 8 $35,378 $1,360.69 $16.95 +$4,529
Step 9 $36,334 $1,397.46 $17.41 +$4,651
Step 10 $37,290 $1,434.23 $17.87 +$4,773
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $28,683
  • Locality add-on +$3,672
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $37,290

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 2015, 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 $1,103 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,434. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 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 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $28,683 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,290. 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 2015, it is 14.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,672 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 $1,103 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.