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$31,526 GS-4 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
$40,981 GS-4 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
+$4,611 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 17.13% 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 $31,526 $1,212.54 $15.11 +$4,611
Step 2 $32,576 $1,252.92 $15.61 +$4,764
Step 3 $33,627 $1,293.35 $16.11 +$4,918
Step 4 $34,678 $1,333.77 $16.62 +$5,072
Step 5 $35,728 $1,374.15 $17.12 +$5,225
Step 6 $36,779 $1,414.58 $17.62 +$5,379
Step 7 $37,829 $1,454.96 $18.13 +$5,532
Step 8 $38,880 $1,495.38 $18.63 +$5,686
Step 9 $39,931 $1,535.81 $19.13 +$5,840
Step 10 $40,981 $1,576.19 $19.64 +$5,993
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 1 $31,526
  • Locality add-on +$4,611
  • Adjustment percent 17.13%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 10 $40,981

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 KANSAS CITY: what to expect

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

For 2020, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 17.13% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,213 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,576. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-4 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $31,526 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,981. This is 17.13% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2020, it is 17.13%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,611 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,213 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.