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$28,926 GS-4 Step 1 in TUCSON (2016)
$37,604 GS-4 Step 10 in TUCSON (2016)
+$3,665 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 14.51% 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 $28,926 $1,112.54 $13.86 +$3,665
Step 2 $29,891 $1,149.65 $14.32 +$3,788
Step 3 $30,855 $1,186.73 $14.78 +$3,910
Step 4 $31,819 $1,223.81 $15.25 +$4,032
Step 5 $32,783 $1,260.88 $15.71 +$4,154
Step 6 $33,747 $1,297.96 $16.17 +$4,276
Step 7 $34,711 $1,335.04 $16.63 +$4,398
Step 8 $35,676 $1,372.15 $17.09 +$4,521
Step 9 $36,640 $1,409.23 $17.56 +$4,643
Step 10 $37,604 $1,446.31 $18.02 +$4,765

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 1 $28,926
  • Locality add-on +$3,665
  • Adjustment percent 14.51%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 10 $37,604

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 TUCSON: what to expect

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

For 2016, the TUCSON pay area adds a 14.51% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON 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 TUCSON page.

Other grades in TUCSON

GS-4 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in TUCSON?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $28,926 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,604. This is 14.51% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2016, it is 14.51%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,665 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $1,113 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.