2017 GS-4 Pay in Washington DC
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 27.10% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,514 on the base table to $32,428 in Washington DC.
2017 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 | $32,428 | $1,247.23 | $15.54 | +$6,914 |
| Step 2 | $33,509 | $1,288.81 | $16.06 | +$7,145 |
| Step 3 | $34,589 | $1,330.35 | $16.57 | +$7,375 |
| Step 4 | $35,669 | $1,371.88 | $17.09 | +$7,605 |
| Step 5 | $36,750 | $1,413.46 | $17.61 | +$7,836 |
| Step 6 | $37,830 | $1,455.00 | $18.13 | +$8,066 |
| Step 7 | $38,910 | $1,496.54 | $18.64 | +$8,296 |
| Step 8 | $39,991 | $1,538.12 | $19.16 | +$8,527 |
| Step 9 | $41,071 | $1,579.65 | $19.68 | +$8,757 |
| Step 10 | $42,151 | $1,621.19 | $20.20 | +$8,987 |
2017 GS-4 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 27.10% 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 | $32,428 | $1,247.23 | $15.54 | +$6,914 |
| Step 2 | $33,509 | $1,288.81 | $16.06 | +$7,145 |
| Step 3 | $34,589 | $1,330.35 | $16.57 | +$7,375 |
| Step 4 | $35,669 | $1,371.88 | $17.09 | +$7,605 |
| Step 5 | $36,750 | $1,413.46 | $17.61 | +$7,836 |
| Step 6 | $37,830 | $1,455.00 | $18.13 | +$8,066 |
| Step 7 | $38,910 | $1,496.54 | $18.64 | +$8,296 |
| Step 8 | $39,991 | $1,538.12 | $19.16 | +$8,527 |
| Step 9 | $41,071 | $1,579.65 | $19.68 | +$8,757 |
| Step 10 | $42,151 | $1,621.19 | $20.20 | +$8,987 |
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 2017, the Washington DC pay area adds a 27.10% 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 $1,247 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,621. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-4 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Washington DC?
In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $32,428 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,151. This is 27.10% 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 2017, it is 27.10%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,914 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 $1,247 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.