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$34,127 GS-4 Step 1 in San Antonio (2023)
$44,364 GS-4 Step 10 in San Antonio (2023)
+$5,206 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for San Antonio

Each step below already includes the 18.00% 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 $34,127 $1,312.58 $16.35 +$5,206
Step 2 $35,264 $1,356.31 $16.90 +$5,379
Step 3 $36,402 $1,400.08 $17.44 +$5,553
Step 4 $37,539 $1,443.81 $17.99 +$5,726
Step 5 $38,677 $1,487.58 $18.53 +$5,900
Step 6 $39,814 $1,531.31 $19.08 +$6,073
Step 7 $40,952 $1,575.08 $19.62 +$6,247
Step 8 $42,089 $1,618.81 $20.17 +$6,420
Step 9 $43,227 $1,662.58 $20.71 +$6,594
Step 10 $44,364 $1,706.31 $21.26 +$6,767
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Antonio pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • San Antonio GS-4 Step 1 $34,127
  • Locality add-on +$5,206
  • Adjustment percent 18.00%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • San Antonio GS-4 Step 10 $44,364

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 2023, the San Antonio pay area adds a 18.00% 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 $1,313 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,706. 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 San Antonio page.

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GS-4 in San Antonio questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in San Antonio?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns $34,127 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,364. This is 18.00% 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 2023, it is 18.00%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,206 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 $1,313 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.