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$30,449 GS-4 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
$39,579 GS-4 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
+$4,216 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.07% 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 $30,449 $1,171.12 $14.59 +$4,216
Step 2 $31,463 $1,210.12 $15.08 +$4,356
Step 3 $32,478 $1,249.15 $15.56 +$4,497
Step 4 $33,492 $1,288.15 $16.05 +$4,637
Step 5 $34,506 $1,327.15 $16.53 +$4,777
Step 6 $35,521 $1,366.19 $17.02 +$4,918
Step 7 $36,535 $1,405.19 $17.51 +$5,058
Step 8 $37,550 $1,444.23 $17.99 +$5,199
Step 9 $38,564 $1,483.23 $18.48 +$5,339
Step 10 $39,579 $1,522.27 $18.96 +$5,480
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-4 Step 1 $30,449
  • Locality add-on +$4,216
  • Adjustment percent 16.07%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-4 Step 10 $39,579

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 SAN ANTONIO: what to expect

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

For 2019, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.07% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,171 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,522. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $30,449 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,579. This is 16.07% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2019, it is 16.07%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,216 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,171 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.