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$30,054 GS-4 Step 1 in TUCSON (2018)
$39,067 GS-4 Step 10 in TUCSON (2018)
+$4,183 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 16.17% 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 $30,054 $1,155.92 $14.40 +$4,183
Step 2 $31,056 $1,194.46 $14.88 +$4,323
Step 3 $32,057 $1,232.96 $15.36 +$4,462
Step 4 $33,058 $1,271.46 $15.84 +$4,601
Step 5 $34,060 $1,310.00 $16.32 +$4,741
Step 6 $35,061 $1,348.50 $16.80 +$4,880
Step 7 $36,063 $1,387.04 $17.28 +$5,020
Step 8 $37,064 $1,425.54 $17.76 +$5,159
Step 9 $38,065 $1,464.04 $18.24 +$5,298
Step 10 $39,067 $1,502.58 $18.72 +$5,438

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 1 $30,054
  • Locality add-on +$4,183
  • Adjustment percent 16.17%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 10 $39,067

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 2018, the TUCSON pay area adds a 16.17% 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 $1,156 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,503. 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 TUCSON page.

Other grades in TUCSON

GS-4 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in TUCSON?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $30,054 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,067. This is 16.17% 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 2018, it is 16.17%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,183 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 $1,156 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.