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$32,372 GS-4 Step 1 in Des Moines (2022)
$42,082 GS-4 Step 10 in Des Moines (2022)
+$4,590 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Des Moines

Each step below already includes the 16.52% 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 $32,372 $1,245.08 $15.51 +$4,590
Step 2 $33,451 $1,286.58 $16.03 +$4,743
Step 3 $34,530 $1,328.08 $16.55 +$4,896
Step 4 $35,609 $1,369.58 $17.06 +$5,049
Step 5 $36,687 $1,411.04 $17.58 +$5,201
Step 6 $37,766 $1,452.54 $18.10 +$5,354
Step 7 $38,845 $1,494.04 $18.61 +$5,507
Step 8 $39,924 $1,535.54 $19.13 +$5,660
Step 9 $41,003 $1,577.04 $19.65 +$5,813
Step 10 $42,082 $1,618.54 $20.16 +$5,966
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Des Moines pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Des Moines GS-4 Step 1 $32,372
  • Locality add-on +$4,590
  • Adjustment percent 16.52%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Des Moines GS-4 Step 10 $42,082

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 Des Moines: what to expect

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

For 2022, the Des Moines pay area adds a 16.52% 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 Des Moines

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Des Moines earns roughly $1,245 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,619. 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 Des Moines page.

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GS-4 in Des Moines questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Des Moines?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Des Moines earns $32,372 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,082. This is 16.52% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Des Moines?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Des Moines in 2022, it is 16.52%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,590 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Des Moines?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Des Moines earns roughly $1,245 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.