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$30,742 GS-4 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2019)
$39,961 GS-4 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2019)
+$4,509 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 17.19% 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 $30,742 $1,182.38 $14.73 +$4,509
Step 2 $31,767 $1,221.81 $15.22 +$4,660
Step 3 $32,791 $1,261.19 $15.71 +$4,810
Step 4 $33,815 $1,300.58 $16.20 +$4,960
Step 5 $34,839 $1,339.96 $16.69 +$5,110
Step 6 $35,864 $1,379.38 $17.18 +$5,261
Step 7 $36,888 $1,418.77 $17.68 +$5,411
Step 8 $37,912 $1,458.15 $18.17 +$5,561
Step 9 $38,936 $1,497.54 $18.66 +$5,711
Step 10 $39,961 $1,536.96 $19.15 +$5,862
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 1 $30,742
  • Locality add-on +$4,509
  • Adjustment percent 17.19%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 10 $39,961

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 COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

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

For 2019, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 17.19% 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 COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,182 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,537. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

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GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $30,742 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,961. This is 17.19% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2019, it is 17.19%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,509 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,182 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.