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$30,580 GS-4 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2019)
$39,749 GS-4 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2019)
+$4,347 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.57% 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 $30,580 $1,176.15 $14.65 +$4,347
Step 2 $31,599 $1,215.35 $15.14 +$4,492
Step 3 $32,617 $1,254.50 $15.63 +$4,636
Step 4 $33,636 $1,293.69 $16.12 +$4,781
Step 5 $34,655 $1,332.88 $16.61 +$4,926
Step 6 $35,674 $1,372.08 $17.09 +$5,071
Step 7 $36,693 $1,411.27 $17.58 +$5,216
Step 8 $37,712 $1,450.46 $18.07 +$5,361
Step 9 $38,730 $1,489.62 $18.56 +$5,505
Step 10 $39,749 $1,528.81 $19.05 +$5,650
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $30,580
  • Locality add-on +$4,347
  • Adjustment percent 16.57%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $39,749

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 INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

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

For 2019, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.57% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,176 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,529. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $30,580 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,749. This is 16.57% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2019, it is 16.57%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,347 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,176 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.