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$32,398 GS-4 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2017)
$42,112 GS-4 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2017)
+$6,884 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 26.98% 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 $32,398 $1,246.08 $15.52 +$6,884
Step 2 $33,477 $1,287.58 $16.04 +$7,113
Step 3 $34,556 $1,329.08 $16.56 +$7,342
Step 4 $35,636 $1,370.62 $17.08 +$7,572
Step 5 $36,715 $1,412.12 $17.59 +$7,801
Step 6 $37,794 $1,453.62 $18.11 +$8,030
Step 7 $38,874 $1,495.15 $18.63 +$8,260
Step 8 $39,953 $1,536.65 $19.14 +$8,489
Step 9 $41,032 $1,578.15 $19.66 +$8,718
Step 10 $42,112 $1,619.69 $20.18 +$8,948
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • SAN DIEGO GS-4 Step 1 $32,398
  • Locality add-on +$6,884
  • Adjustment percent 26.98%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • SAN DIEGO GS-4 Step 10 $42,112

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 SAN DIEGO: what to expect

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

For 2017, the SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 26.98% 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 SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $1,246 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,620. 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 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-4 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $32,398 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,112. This is 26.98% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2017, it is 26.98%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,884 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $1,246 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.