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$32,899 GS-4 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2022)
$42,769 GS-4 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2022)
+$5,117 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Colorado Springs

Each step below already includes the 18.42% 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 $32,899 $1,265.35 $15.76 +$5,117
Step 2 $33,996 $1,307.54 $16.29 +$5,288
Step 3 $35,093 $1,349.73 $16.82 +$5,459
Step 4 $36,189 $1,391.88 $17.34 +$5,629
Step 5 $37,286 $1,434.08 $17.87 +$5,800
Step 6 $38,382 $1,476.23 $18.39 +$5,970
Step 7 $39,479 $1,518.42 $18.92 +$6,141
Step 8 $40,575 $1,560.58 $19.44 +$6,311
Step 9 $41,672 $1,602.77 $19.97 +$6,482
Step 10 $42,769 $1,644.96 $20.49 +$6,653
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Colorado Springs GS-4 Step 1 $32,899
  • Locality add-on +$5,117
  • Adjustment percent 18.42%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Colorado Springs GS-4 Step 10 $42,769

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 2022, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 18.42% 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 $1,265 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,645. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-4 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $32,899 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,769. This is 18.42% 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 2022, it is 18.42%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,117 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 $1,265 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.