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$34,179 GS-4 Step 1 in Kansas City (2023)
$44,432 GS-4 Step 10 in Kansas City (2023)
+$5,258 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for Kansas City

Each step below already includes the 18.18% 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 $34,179 $1,314.58 $16.38 +$5,258
Step 2 $35,318 $1,358.38 $16.92 +$5,433
Step 3 $36,457 $1,402.19 $17.47 +$5,608
Step 4 $37,597 $1,446.04 $18.01 +$5,784
Step 5 $38,736 $1,489.85 $18.56 +$5,959
Step 6 $39,875 $1,533.65 $19.11 +$6,134
Step 7 $41,014 $1,577.46 $19.65 +$6,309
Step 8 $42,154 $1,621.31 $20.20 +$6,485
Step 9 $43,293 $1,665.12 $20.74 +$6,660
Step 10 $44,432 $1,708.92 $21.29 +$6,835
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Kansas City pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Kansas City GS-4 Step 1 $34,179
  • Locality add-on +$5,258
  • Adjustment percent 18.18%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Kansas City GS-4 Step 10 $44,432

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 2023, the Kansas City pay area adds a 18.18% 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 $1,315 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,709. 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 Kansas City page.

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GS-4 in Kansas City questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Kansas City?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Kansas City earns $34,179 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,432. This is 18.18% 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 2023, it is 18.18%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,258 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 $1,315 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.