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$31,665 GS-4 Step 1 in ST. LOUIS (2020)
$41,163 GS-4 Step 10 in ST. LOUIS (2020)
+$4,750 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for ST. LOUIS

Each step below already includes the 17.65% 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 $31,665 $1,217.88 $15.17 +$4,750
Step 2 $32,721 $1,258.50 $15.68 +$4,909
Step 3 $33,776 $1,299.08 $16.18 +$5,067
Step 4 $34,831 $1,339.65 $16.69 +$5,225
Step 5 $35,887 $1,380.27 $17.20 +$5,384
Step 6 $36,942 $1,420.85 $17.70 +$5,542
Step 7 $37,997 $1,461.42 $18.21 +$5,700
Step 8 $39,053 $1,502.04 $18.71 +$5,859
Step 9 $40,108 $1,542.62 $19.22 +$6,017
Step 10 $41,163 $1,583.19 $19.72 +$6,175
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ST. LOUIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • ST. LOUIS GS-4 Step 1 $31,665
  • Locality add-on +$4,750
  • Adjustment percent 17.65%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • ST. LOUIS GS-4 Step 10 $41,163

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 ST. LOUIS: what to expect

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

For 2020, the ST. LOUIS pay area adds a 17.65% 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 ST. LOUIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $1,218 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,583. 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 ST. LOUIS page.

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GS-4 in ST. LOUIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ST. LOUIS?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns $31,665 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,163. This is 17.65% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in ST. LOUIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ST. LOUIS in 2020, it is 17.65%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,750 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in ST. LOUIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $1,218 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.