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$29,475 GS-4 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2016)
$38,317 GS-4 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2016)
+$4,214 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 16.68% 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 $29,475 $1,133.65 $14.12 +$4,214
Step 2 $30,457 $1,171.42 $14.59 +$4,354
Step 3 $31,439 $1,209.19 $15.06 +$4,494
Step 4 $32,422 $1,247.00 $15.54 +$4,635
Step 5 $33,404 $1,284.77 $16.01 +$4,775
Step 6 $34,387 $1,322.58 $16.48 +$4,916
Step 7 $35,369 $1,360.35 $16.95 +$5,056
Step 8 $36,352 $1,398.15 $17.42 +$5,197
Step 9 $37,334 $1,435.92 $17.89 +$5,337
Step 10 $38,317 $1,473.73 $18.36 +$5,478
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • PITTSBURGH GS-4 Step 1 $29,475
  • Locality add-on +$4,214
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • PITTSBURGH GS-4 Step 10 $38,317

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 2016, the PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $1,134 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,474. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-4 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $29,475 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,317. This is 16.68% 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 2016, it is 16.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,214 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 $1,134 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.