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$35,697 GS-4 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2024)
$46,403 GS-4 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2024)
+$5,417 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.89% 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 $35,697 $1,372.96 $17.10 +$5,417
Step 2 $36,887 $1,418.73 $17.67 +$5,598
Step 3 $38,076 $1,464.46 $18.24 +$5,778
Step 4 $39,266 $1,510.23 $18.81 +$5,959
Step 5 $40,455 $1,555.96 $19.38 +$6,139
Step 6 $41,645 $1,601.73 $19.95 +$6,320
Step 7 $42,834 $1,647.46 $20.52 +$6,500
Step 8 $44,024 $1,693.23 $21.09 +$6,681
Step 9 $45,213 $1,738.96 $21.66 +$6,861
Step 10 $46,403 $1,784.73 $22.23 +$7,042
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Indianapolis GS-4 Step 1 $35,697
  • Locality add-on +$5,417
  • Adjustment percent 17.89%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Indianapolis GS-4 Step 10 $46,403

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 Indianapolis: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2024, the Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.89% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $1,373 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,785. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Indianapolis page.

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GS-4 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $35,697 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,403. This is 17.89% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2024, it is 17.89%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,417 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $1,373 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.