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$29,594 GS-4 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2017)
$38,467 GS-4 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2017)
+$4,080 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 15.99% 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 $29,594 $1,138.23 $14.18 +$4,080
Step 2 $30,580 $1,176.15 $14.65 +$4,216
Step 3 $31,566 $1,214.08 $15.13 +$4,352
Step 4 $32,551 $1,251.96 $15.60 +$4,487
Step 5 $33,537 $1,289.88 $16.07 +$4,623
Step 6 $34,523 $1,327.81 $16.54 +$4,759
Step 7 $35,509 $1,365.73 $17.01 +$4,895
Step 8 $36,495 $1,403.65 $17.49 +$5,031
Step 9 $37,481 $1,441.58 $17.96 +$5,167
Step 10 $38,467 $1,479.50 $18.43 +$5,303
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 1 $29,594
  • Locality add-on +$4,080
  • Adjustment percent 15.99%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 10 $38,467

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 COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

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

For 2017, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 15.99% 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 COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,138 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,480. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

Other grades in COLORADO SPRINGS

GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $29,594 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,467. This is 15.99% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2017, it is 15.99%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,080 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,138 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.