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$28,929 GS-4 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2016)
$37,607 GS-4 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2016)
+$3,668 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 14.52% 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 $28,929 $1,112.65 $13.86 +$3,668
Step 2 $29,893 $1,149.73 $14.32 +$3,790
Step 3 $30,857 $1,186.81 $14.79 +$3,912
Step 4 $31,822 $1,223.92 $15.25 +$4,035
Step 5 $32,786 $1,261.00 $15.71 +$4,157
Step 6 $33,750 $1,298.08 $16.17 +$4,279
Step 7 $34,714 $1,335.15 $16.63 +$4,401
Step 8 $35,679 $1,372.27 $17.10 +$4,524
Step 9 $36,643 $1,409.35 $17.56 +$4,646
Step 10 $37,607 $1,446.42 $18.02 +$4,768
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 1 $28,929
  • Locality add-on +$3,668
  • Adjustment percent 14.52%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 10 $37,607

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 COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

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

For 2016, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 14.52% 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 COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,113 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,446. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

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GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $28,929 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,607. This is 14.52% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2016, it is 14.52%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,668 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,113 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.