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$30,036 GS-4 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2018)
$39,043 GS-4 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2018)
+$4,165 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 16.10% 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 $30,036 $1,155.23 $14.39 +$4,165
Step 2 $31,037 $1,193.73 $14.87 +$4,304
Step 3 $32,038 $1,232.23 $15.35 +$4,443
Step 4 $33,039 $1,270.73 $15.83 +$4,582
Step 5 $34,039 $1,309.19 $16.31 +$4,720
Step 6 $35,040 $1,347.69 $16.79 +$4,859
Step 7 $36,041 $1,386.19 $17.27 +$4,998
Step 8 $37,042 $1,424.69 $17.75 +$5,137
Step 9 $38,042 $1,463.15 $18.23 +$5,275
Step 10 $39,043 $1,501.65 $18.71 +$5,414
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 1 $30,036
  • Locality add-on +$4,165
  • Adjustment percent 16.10%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 10 $39,043

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 2018, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 16.10% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,155 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,502. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-4 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $30,036 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,043. This is 16.10% 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 2018, it is 16.10%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,165 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 $1,155 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.