2016 GS-4 Pay in Washington DC
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.78% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,261 on the base table to $31,521 in Washington DC.
2016 GS-4 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,521 | $1,212.35 | $15.10 | +$6,260 |
| Step 2 | $32,571 | $1,252.73 | $15.61 | +$6,468 |
| Step 3 | $33,622 | $1,293.15 | $16.11 | +$6,677 |
| Step 4 | $34,673 | $1,333.58 | $16.61 | +$6,886 |
| Step 5 | $35,723 | $1,373.96 | $17.12 | +$7,094 |
| Step 6 | $36,774 | $1,414.38 | $17.62 | +$7,303 |
| Step 7 | $37,825 | $1,454.81 | $18.12 | +$7,512 |
| Step 8 | $38,875 | $1,495.19 | $18.63 | +$7,720 |
| Step 9 | $39,926 | $1,535.62 | $19.13 | +$7,929 |
| Step 10 | $40,977 | $1,576.04 | $19.63 | +$8,138 |
2016 GS-4 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.78% 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 | $31,521 | $1,212.35 | $15.10 | +$6,260 |
| Step 2 | $32,571 | $1,252.73 | $15.61 | +$6,468 |
| Step 3 | $33,622 | $1,293.15 | $16.11 | +$6,677 |
| Step 4 | $34,673 | $1,333.58 | $16.61 | +$6,886 |
| Step 5 | $35,723 | $1,373.96 | $17.12 | +$7,094 |
| Step 6 | $36,774 | $1,414.38 | $17.62 | +$7,303 |
| Step 7 | $37,825 | $1,454.81 | $18.12 | +$7,512 |
| Step 8 | $38,875 | $1,495.19 | $18.63 | +$7,720 |
| Step 9 | $39,926 | $1,535.62 | $19.13 | +$7,929 |
| Step 10 | $40,977 | $1,576.04 | $19.63 | +$8,138 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Washington DC: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2016, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.78% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,212 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,576. 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 Washington DC page.
Other grades in Washington DC
GS-4 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Washington DC?
In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $31,521 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,977. This is 24.78% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2016, it is 24.78%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,260 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,212 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.