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$33,866 GS-4 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$44,026 GS-4 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$4,945 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% 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 $33,866 $1,302.54 $16.23 +$4,945
Step 2 $34,995 $1,345.96 $16.77 +$5,110
Step 3 $36,124 $1,389.38 $17.31 +$5,275
Step 4 $37,253 $1,432.81 $17.85 +$5,440
Step 5 $38,382 $1,476.23 $18.39 +$5,605
Step 6 $39,511 $1,519.65 $18.93 +$5,770
Step 7 $40,640 $1,563.08 $19.47 +$5,935
Step 8 $41,768 $1,606.46 $20.01 +$6,099
Step 9 $42,897 $1,649.88 $20.55 +$6,264
Step 10 $44,026 $1,693.31 $21.10 +$6,429
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Corpus Christi GS-4 Step 1 $33,866
  • Locality add-on +$4,945
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Corpus Christi GS-4 Step 10 $44,026

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 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 $1,303 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,693. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-4 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $33,866 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,026. This is 17.10% 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 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,945 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 $1,303 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.