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$34,448 GS-4 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2023)
$44,782 GS-4 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2023)
+$5,527 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for Colorado Springs

Each step below already includes the 19.11% 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 $34,448 $1,324.92 $16.51 +$5,527
Step 2 $35,596 $1,369.08 $17.06 +$5,711
Step 3 $36,744 $1,413.23 $17.61 +$5,895
Step 4 $37,892 $1,457.38 $18.16 +$6,079
Step 5 $39,041 $1,501.58 $18.71 +$6,264
Step 6 $40,189 $1,545.73 $19.26 +$6,448
Step 7 $41,337 $1,589.88 $19.81 +$6,632
Step 8 $42,485 $1,634.04 $20.36 +$6,816
Step 9 $43,634 $1,678.23 $20.91 +$7,001
Step 10 $44,782 $1,722.38 $21.46 +$7,185
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Colorado Springs GS-4 Step 1 $34,448
  • Locality add-on +$5,527
  • Adjustment percent 19.11%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Colorado Springs GS-4 Step 10 $44,782

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 2023, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.11% 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 $1,325 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,722. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $34,448 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,782. This is 19.11% 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 2023, it is 19.11%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,527 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 $1,325 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.