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$29,509 GS-4 Step 1 in TUCSON (2017)
$38,357 GS-4 Step 10 in TUCSON (2017)
+$3,995 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 15.66% 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 $29,509 $1,134.96 $14.14 +$3,995
Step 2 $30,493 $1,172.81 $14.61 +$4,129
Step 3 $31,476 $1,210.62 $15.08 +$4,262
Step 4 $32,459 $1,248.42 $15.55 +$4,395
Step 5 $33,442 $1,286.23 $16.02 +$4,528
Step 6 $34,425 $1,324.04 $16.49 +$4,661
Step 7 $35,408 $1,361.85 $16.97 +$4,794
Step 8 $36,391 $1,399.65 $17.44 +$4,927
Step 9 $37,374 $1,437.46 $17.91 +$5,060
Step 10 $38,357 $1,475.27 $18.38 +$5,193

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 1 $29,509
  • Locality add-on +$3,995
  • Adjustment percent 15.66%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 10 $38,357

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 2017, the TUCSON pay area adds a 15.66% 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 $1,135 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,475. 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 TUCSON page.

Other grades in TUCSON

GS-4 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in TUCSON?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $29,509 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,357. This is 15.66% 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 2017, it is 15.66%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,995 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 $1,135 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.