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$31,469 GS-4 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2020)
$40,908 GS-4 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2020)
+$4,554 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.92% 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 $31,469 $1,210.35 $15.08 +$4,554
Step 2 $32,518 $1,250.69 $15.58 +$4,706
Step 3 $33,567 $1,291.04 $16.08 +$4,858
Step 4 $34,615 $1,331.35 $16.59 +$5,009
Step 5 $35,664 $1,371.69 $17.09 +$5,161
Step 6 $36,713 $1,412.04 $17.59 +$5,313
Step 7 $37,762 $1,452.38 $18.09 +$5,465
Step 8 $38,810 $1,492.69 $18.60 +$5,616
Step 9 $39,859 $1,533.04 $19.10 +$5,768
Step 10 $40,908 $1,573.38 $19.60 +$5,920
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $31,469
  • Locality add-on +$4,554
  • Adjustment percent 16.92%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $40,908

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 2020, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.92% 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 $1,210 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,573. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $31,469 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,908. This is 16.92% 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 2020, it is 16.92%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,554 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 $1,210 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.