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$31,841 GS-4 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2021)
$41,391 GS-4 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2021)
+$4,657 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 17.13% 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 $31,841 $1,224.65 $15.26 +$4,657
Step 2 $32,902 $1,265.46 $15.77 +$4,812
Step 3 $33,963 $1,306.27 $16.27 +$4,967
Step 4 $35,024 $1,347.08 $16.78 +$5,122
Step 5 $36,085 $1,387.88 $17.29 +$5,277
Step 6 $37,147 $1,428.73 $17.80 +$5,433
Step 7 $38,208 $1,469.54 $18.31 +$5,588
Step 8 $39,269 $1,510.35 $18.82 +$5,743
Step 9 $40,330 $1,551.15 $19.32 +$5,898
Step 10 $41,391 $1,591.96 $19.83 +$6,053
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 1 $31,841
  • Locality add-on +$4,657
  • Adjustment percent 17.13%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • KANSAS CITY GS-4 Step 10 $41,391

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 KANSAS CITY: what to expect

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

For 2021, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 17.13% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,225 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,592. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-4 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $31,841 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,391. This is 17.13% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2021, it is 17.13%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,657 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,225 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.