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$31,542 GS-4 Step 1 in TUCSON (2020)
$41,002 GS-4 Step 10 in TUCSON (2020)
+$4,627 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 17.19% 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 $31,542 $1,213.15 $15.11 +$4,627
Step 2 $32,593 $1,253.58 $15.62 +$4,781
Step 3 $33,644 $1,294.00 $16.12 +$4,935
Step 4 $34,695 $1,334.42 $16.62 +$5,089
Step 5 $35,746 $1,374.85 $17.13 +$5,243
Step 6 $36,798 $1,415.31 $17.63 +$5,398
Step 7 $37,849 $1,455.73 $18.14 +$5,552
Step 8 $38,900 $1,496.15 $18.64 +$5,706
Step 9 $39,951 $1,536.58 $19.14 +$5,860
Step 10 $41,002 $1,577.00 $19.65 +$6,014

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 1 $31,542
  • Locality add-on +$4,627
  • Adjustment percent 17.19%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • TUCSON GS-4 Step 10 $41,002

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 TUCSON: what to expect

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

For 2020, the TUCSON pay area adds a 17.19% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $1,213 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,577. 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 TUCSON page.

Other grades in TUCSON

GS-4 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in TUCSON?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $31,542 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,002. This is 17.19% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2020, it is 17.19%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,627 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $1,213 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.