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$31,686 GS-4 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2021)
$41,190 GS-4 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2021)
+$4,502 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% 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 $31,686 $1,218.69 $15.18 +$4,502
Step 2 $32,742 $1,259.31 $15.69 +$4,652
Step 3 $33,798 $1,299.92 $16.19 +$4,802
Step 4 $34,854 $1,340.54 $16.70 +$4,952
Step 5 $35,910 $1,381.15 $17.21 +$5,102
Step 6 $36,966 $1,421.77 $17.71 +$5,252
Step 7 $38,022 $1,462.38 $18.22 +$5,402
Step 8 $39,078 $1,503.00 $18.72 +$5,552
Step 9 $40,134 $1,543.62 $19.23 +$5,702
Step 10 $41,190 $1,584.23 $19.74 +$5,852
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-4 Step 1 $31,686
  • Locality add-on +$4,502
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-4 Step 10 $41,190

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: what to expect

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

For 2021, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,219 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,584. 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 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-4 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $31,686 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,190. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2021, it is 16.56%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,502 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,219 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.