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$31,700 GS-4 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2020)
$41,209 GS-4 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2020)
+$4,785 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 17.78% 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 $31,700 $1,219.23 $15.19 +$4,785
Step 2 $32,757 $1,259.88 $15.70 +$4,945
Step 3 $33,813 $1,300.50 $16.20 +$5,104
Step 4 $34,870 $1,341.15 $16.71 +$5,264
Step 5 $35,926 $1,381.77 $17.21 +$5,423
Step 6 $36,983 $1,422.42 $17.72 +$5,583
Step 7 $38,039 $1,463.04 $18.23 +$5,742
Step 8 $39,096 $1,503.69 $18.73 +$5,902
Step 9 $40,152 $1,544.31 $19.24 +$6,061
Step 10 $41,209 $1,584.96 $19.75 +$6,221
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 1 $31,700
  • Locality add-on +$4,785
  • Adjustment percent 17.78%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 10 $41,209

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 2020, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 17.78% 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 $1,219 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,585. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $31,700 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,209. This is 17.78% 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 2020, it is 17.78%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,785 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 $1,219 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.