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$31,069 GS-4 Step 1 in Washington DC (2015)
$40,393 GS-4 Step 10 in Washington DC (2015)
+$6,058 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 pay table for Washington DC

Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 $31,069 $1,194.96 $14.89 +$6,058
Step 2 $32,105 $1,234.81 $15.38 +$6,260
Step 3 $33,141 $1,274.65 $15.88 +$6,462
Step 4 $34,177 $1,314.50 $16.38 +$6,664
Step 5 $35,213 $1,354.35 $16.87 +$6,866
Step 6 $36,249 $1,394.19 $17.37 +$7,068
Step 7 $37,285 $1,434.04 $17.87 +$7,270
Step 8 $38,321 $1,473.88 $18.36 +$7,472
Step 9 $39,357 $1,513.73 $18.86 +$7,674
Step 10 $40,393 $1,553.58 $19.35 +$7,876
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Washington DC pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • Washington DC GS-4 Step 1 $31,069
  • Locality add-on +$6,058
  • Adjustment percent 24.22%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • Washington DC GS-4 Step 10 $40,393

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 Washington DC: what to expect

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

For 2015, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,195 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,554. 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 Washington DC page.

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GS-4 in Washington DC questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Washington DC?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $31,069 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,393. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Washington DC?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2015, it is 24.22%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,058 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Washington DC?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,195 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.