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$29,105 GS-4 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2015)
$37,840 GS-4 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2015)
+$4,094 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $29,105 $1,119.42 $13.95 +$4,094
Step 2 $30,076 $1,156.77 $14.41 +$4,231
Step 3 $31,046 $1,194.08 $14.88 +$4,367
Step 4 $32,017 $1,231.42 $15.34 +$4,504
Step 5 $32,987 $1,268.73 $15.81 +$4,640
Step 6 $33,958 $1,306.08 $16.27 +$4,777
Step 7 $34,928 $1,343.38 $16.74 +$4,913
Step 8 $35,899 $1,380.73 $17.20 +$5,050
Step 9 $36,870 $1,418.08 $17.67 +$5,187
Step 10 $37,840 $1,455.38 $18.13 +$5,323
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • PITTSBURGH GS-4 Step 1 $29,105
  • Locality add-on +$4,094
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • PITTSBURGH GS-4 Step 10 $37,840

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 2015, 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 $1,119 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,455. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-4 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $29,105 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,840. 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 2015, it is 16.37%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,094 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 $1,119 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.