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$31,743 GS-4 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$41,264 GS-4 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$4,559 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $31,743 $1,220.88 $15.21 +$4,559
Step 2 $32,801 $1,261.58 $15.72 +$4,711
Step 3 $33,859 $1,302.27 $16.22 +$4,863
Step 4 $34,917 $1,342.96 $16.73 +$5,015
Step 5 $35,975 $1,383.65 $17.24 +$5,167
Step 6 $37,032 $1,424.31 $17.74 +$5,318
Step 7 $38,090 $1,465.00 $18.25 +$5,470
Step 8 $39,148 $1,505.69 $18.76 +$5,622
Step 9 $40,206 $1,546.38 $19.26 +$5,774
Step 10 $41,264 $1,587.08 $19.77 +$5,926
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-4 Step 1 $31,743
  • Locality add-on +$4,559
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-4 Step 10 $41,264

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 SAN ANTONIO: what to expect

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

For 2021, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,221 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,587. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $31,743 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,264. This is 16.77% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2021, it is 16.77%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,559 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,221 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.