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$31,429 GS-4 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
$40,855 GS-4 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
+$4,514 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $31,429 $1,208.81 $15.06 +$4,514
Step 2 $32,476 $1,249.08 $15.56 +$4,664
Step 3 $33,523 $1,289.35 $16.06 +$4,814
Step 4 $34,571 $1,329.65 $16.56 +$4,965
Step 5 $35,618 $1,369.92 $17.07 +$5,115
Step 6 $36,666 $1,410.23 $17.57 +$5,266
Step 7 $37,713 $1,450.50 $18.07 +$5,416
Step 8 $38,761 $1,490.81 $18.57 +$5,567
Step 9 $39,808 $1,531.08 $19.07 +$5,717
Step 10 $40,855 $1,571.35 $19.58 +$5,867
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-4 Step 1 $31,429
  • Locality add-on +$4,514
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-4 Step 10 $40,855

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 2020, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 $1,209 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,571. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $31,429 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,855. This is 16.77% 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 2020, it is 16.77%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,514 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 $1,209 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.