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$31,341 GS-4 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2019)
$40,738 GS-4 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2019)
+$5,108 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 19.47% 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 $31,341 $1,205.42 $15.02 +$5,108
Step 2 $32,385 $1,245.58 $15.52 +$5,278
Step 3 $33,429 $1,285.73 $16.02 +$5,448
Step 4 $34,473 $1,325.88 $16.52 +$5,618
Step 5 $35,517 $1,366.04 $17.02 +$5,788
Step 6 $36,561 $1,406.19 $17.52 +$5,958
Step 7 $37,606 $1,446.38 $18.02 +$6,129
Step 8 $38,650 $1,486.54 $18.52 +$6,299
Step 9 $39,694 $1,526.69 $19.02 +$6,469
Step 10 $40,738 $1,566.85 $19.52 +$6,639
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • COLUMBUS GS-4 Step 1 $31,341
  • Locality add-on +$5,108
  • Adjustment percent 19.47%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • COLUMBUS GS-4 Step 10 $40,738

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 COLUMBUS: what to expect

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

For 2019, the COLUMBUS pay area adds a 19.47% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $1,205 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,567. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-4 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $31,341 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,738. This is 19.47% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2019, it is 19.47%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,108 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $1,205 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.