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$29,030 GS-4 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2016)
$37,739 GS-4 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2016)
+$3,769 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.92% 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 $29,030 $1,116.54 $13.91 +$3,769
Step 2 $29,998 $1,153.77 $14.37 +$3,895
Step 3 $30,965 $1,190.96 $14.84 +$4,020
Step 4 $31,933 $1,228.19 $15.30 +$4,146
Step 5 $32,900 $1,265.38 $15.76 +$4,271
Step 6 $33,868 $1,302.62 $16.23 +$4,397
Step 7 $34,836 $1,339.85 $16.69 +$4,523
Step 8 $35,803 $1,377.04 $17.16 +$4,648
Step 9 $36,771 $1,414.27 $17.62 +$4,774
Step 10 $37,739 $1,451.50 $18.08 +$4,900
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $29,030
  • Locality add-on +$3,769
  • Adjustment percent 14.92%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $37,739

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 2016, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.92% 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 $1,117 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,452. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $29,030 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,739. This is 14.92% 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 2016, it is 14.92%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,769 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 $1,117 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.