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$32,017 GS-4 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2021)
$41,621 GS-4 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2021)
+$4,833 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 17.78% 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 $32,017 $1,231.42 $15.34 +$4,833
Step 2 $33,084 $1,272.46 $15.85 +$4,994
Step 3 $34,151 $1,313.50 $16.36 +$5,155
Step 4 $35,219 $1,354.58 $16.88 +$5,317
Step 5 $36,286 $1,395.62 $17.39 +$5,478
Step 6 $37,353 $1,436.65 $17.90 +$5,639
Step 7 $38,420 $1,477.69 $18.41 +$5,800
Step 8 $39,487 $1,518.73 $18.92 +$5,961
Step 9 $40,554 $1,559.77 $19.43 +$6,122
Step 10 $41,621 $1,600.81 $19.94 +$6,283
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 1 $32,017
  • Locality add-on +$4,833
  • Adjustment percent 17.78%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-4 Step 10 $41,621

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 COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

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

For 2021, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 17.78% 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 COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,231 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,601. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

Other grades in COLORADO SPRINGS

GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $32,017 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,621. This is 17.78% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2021, it is 17.78%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,833 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $1,231 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.