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$31,372 GS-4 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
$40,782 GS-4 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
+$4,457 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% 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 $31,372 $1,206.62 $15.03 +$4,457
Step 2 $32,418 $1,246.85 $15.53 +$4,606
Step 3 $33,463 $1,287.04 $16.03 +$4,754
Step 4 $34,509 $1,327.27 $16.54 +$4,903
Step 5 $35,554 $1,367.46 $17.04 +$5,051
Step 6 $36,600 $1,407.69 $17.54 +$5,200
Step 7 $37,645 $1,447.88 $18.04 +$5,348
Step 8 $38,691 $1,488.12 $18.54 +$5,497
Step 9 $39,736 $1,528.31 $19.04 +$5,645
Step 10 $40,782 $1,568.54 $19.54 +$5,794
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-4 Step 1 $31,372
  • Locality add-on +$4,457
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-4 Step 10 $40,782

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: what to expect

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

For 2020, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,207 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,569. 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 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-4 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $31,372 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,782. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2020, it is 16.56%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,457 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,207 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.