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$32,455 GS-4 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$42,191 GS-4 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$4,673 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 16.82% 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 $32,455 $1,248.27 $15.55 +$4,673
Step 2 $33,537 $1,289.88 $16.07 +$4,829
Step 3 $34,618 $1,331.46 $16.59 +$4,984
Step 4 $35,700 $1,373.08 $17.11 +$5,140
Step 5 $36,782 $1,414.69 $17.62 +$5,296
Step 6 $37,864 $1,456.31 $18.14 +$5,452
Step 7 $38,945 $1,497.88 $18.66 +$5,607
Step 8 $40,027 $1,539.50 $19.18 +$5,763
Step 9 $41,109 $1,581.12 $19.70 +$5,919
Step 10 $42,191 $1,622.73 $20.22 +$6,075
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Corpus Christi GS-4 Step 1 $32,455
  • Locality add-on +$4,673
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Corpus Christi GS-4 Step 10 $42,191

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 2022, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% 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 $1,248 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,623. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-4 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $32,455 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,191. This is 16.82% 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 2022, it is 16.82%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,673 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 $1,248 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.