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$29,492 GS-4 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
$38,334 GS-4 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
+$3,978 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 15.59% 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 $29,492 $1,134.31 $14.13 +$3,978
Step 2 $30,474 $1,172.08 $14.60 +$4,110
Step 3 $31,457 $1,209.88 $15.07 +$4,243
Step 4 $32,439 $1,247.65 $15.54 +$4,375
Step 5 $33,422 $1,285.46 $16.01 +$4,508
Step 6 $34,404 $1,323.23 $16.48 +$4,640
Step 7 $35,387 $1,361.04 $16.96 +$4,773
Step 8 $36,369 $1,398.81 $17.43 +$4,905
Step 9 $37,352 $1,436.62 $17.90 +$5,038
Step 10 $38,334 $1,474.38 $18.37 +$5,170
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 1 $29,492
  • Locality add-on +$3,978
  • Adjustment percent 15.59%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 10 $38,334

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 2017, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 15.59% 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 $1,134 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 2017 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 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $29,492 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,334. This is 15.59% 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 2017, it is 15.59%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,978 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 $1,134 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.