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$32,980 GS-4 Step 1 in BOSTON (2018)
$42,870 GS-4 Step 10 in BOSTON (2018)
+$7,109 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 pay table for BOSTON

Each step below already includes the 27.48% 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 $32,980 $1,268.46 $15.80 +$7,109
Step 2 $34,079 $1,310.73 $16.33 +$7,346
Step 3 $35,178 $1,353.00 $16.86 +$7,583
Step 4 $36,277 $1,395.27 $17.38 +$7,820
Step 5 $37,376 $1,437.54 $17.91 +$8,057
Step 6 $38,475 $1,479.81 $18.44 +$8,294
Step 7 $39,574 $1,522.08 $18.96 +$8,531
Step 8 $40,672 $1,564.31 $19.49 +$8,767
Step 9 $41,771 $1,606.58 $20.01 +$9,004
Step 10 $42,870 $1,648.85 $20.54 +$9,241

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BOSTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • BOSTON GS-4 Step 1 $32,980
  • Locality add-on +$7,109
  • Adjustment percent 27.48%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • BOSTON GS-4 Step 10 $42,870

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 BOSTON: what to expect

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

For 2018, the BOSTON pay area adds a 27.48% 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 BOSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $1,268 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,649. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 BOSTON page.

Other grades in BOSTON

GS-4 in BOSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in BOSTON?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns $32,980 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,870. This is 27.48% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in BOSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BOSTON in 2018, it is 27.48%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,109 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in BOSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $1,268 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.