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$32,613 GS-4 Step 1 in San Antonio (2022)
$42,397 GS-4 Step 10 in San Antonio (2022)
+$4,831 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for San Antonio

Each step below already includes the 17.39% 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 $32,613 $1,254.35 $15.63 +$4,831
Step 2 $33,700 $1,296.15 $16.15 +$4,992
Step 3 $34,787 $1,337.96 $16.67 +$5,153
Step 4 $35,874 $1,379.77 $17.19 +$5,314
Step 5 $36,961 $1,421.58 $17.71 +$5,475
Step 6 $38,048 $1,463.38 $18.23 +$5,636
Step 7 $39,135 $1,505.19 $18.75 +$5,797
Step 8 $40,223 $1,547.04 $19.27 +$5,959
Step 9 $41,310 $1,588.85 $19.79 +$6,120
Step 10 $42,397 $1,630.65 $20.31 +$6,281
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Antonio pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • San Antonio GS-4 Step 1 $32,613
  • Locality add-on +$4,831
  • Adjustment percent 17.39%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • San Antonio GS-4 Step 10 $42,397

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 2022, the San Antonio pay area adds a 17.39% 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 $1,254 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,631. 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 San Antonio page.

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GS-4 in San Antonio questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in San Antonio?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns $32,613 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,397. This is 17.39% 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 2022, it is 17.39%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,831 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 $1,254 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.