An independent federal pay resource. Not affiliated with OPM or any U.S. government agency.

Updated with current federal pay tables and reference data

$32,691 GS-4 Step 1 in Kansas City (2022)
$42,498 GS-4 Step 10 in Kansas City (2022)
+$4,909 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Kansas City

Each step below already includes the 17.67% 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 $32,691 $1,257.35 $15.66 +$4,909
Step 2 $33,781 $1,299.27 $16.19 +$5,073
Step 3 $34,870 $1,341.15 $16.71 +$5,236
Step 4 $35,960 $1,383.08 $17.23 +$5,400
Step 5 $37,050 $1,425.00 $17.75 +$5,564
Step 6 $38,139 $1,466.88 $18.27 +$5,727
Step 7 $39,229 $1,508.81 $18.80 +$5,891
Step 8 $40,318 $1,550.69 $19.32 +$6,054
Step 9 $41,408 $1,592.62 $19.84 +$6,218
Step 10 $42,498 $1,634.54 $20.36 +$6,382
← GS-3 Calculate my take-home GS-5 →

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Kansas City pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Kansas City GS-4 Step 1 $32,691
  • Locality add-on +$4,909
  • Adjustment percent 17.67%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Kansas City GS-4 Step 10 $42,498

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 2022, the Kansas City pay area adds a 17.67% 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 $1,257 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,635. 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 Kansas City page.

Other grades in Kansas City

GS-4 in Kansas City questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Kansas City?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Kansas City earns $32,691 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,498. This is 17.67% 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 2022, it is 17.67%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,909 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 $1,257 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.