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$28,921 GS-4 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2016)
$37,597 GS-4 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2016)
+$3,660 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 14.49% 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 $28,921 $1,112.35 $13.86 +$3,660
Step 2 $29,885 $1,149.42 $14.32 +$3,782
Step 3 $30,849 $1,186.50 $14.78 +$3,904
Step 4 $31,813 $1,223.58 $15.24 +$4,026
Step 5 $32,777 $1,260.65 $15.71 +$4,148
Step 6 $33,741 $1,297.73 $16.17 +$4,270
Step 7 $34,705 $1,334.81 $16.63 +$4,392
Step 8 $35,669 $1,371.88 $17.09 +$4,514
Step 9 $36,633 $1,408.96 $17.55 +$4,636
Step 10 $37,597 $1,446.04 $18.01 +$4,758
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Locality add-on +$3,660
  • Adjustment percent 14.49%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 10 $37,597

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 KANSAS CITY: what to expect

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

For 2016, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 14.49% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,112 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-4 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $28,921 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,597. This is 14.49% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2016, it is 14.49%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,660 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,112 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.