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$35,927 GS-4 Step 1 in Kansas City (2024)
$46,702 GS-4 Step 10 in Kansas City (2024)
+$5,647 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for Kansas City

Each step below already includes the 18.65% 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 $35,927 $1,381.81 $17.21 +$5,647
Step 2 $37,124 $1,427.85 $17.79 +$5,835
Step 3 $38,322 $1,473.92 $18.36 +$6,024
Step 4 $39,519 $1,519.96 $18.94 +$6,212
Step 5 $40,716 $1,566.00 $19.51 +$6,400
Step 6 $41,913 $1,612.04 $20.08 +$6,588
Step 7 $43,110 $1,658.08 $20.66 +$6,776
Step 8 $44,307 $1,704.12 $21.23 +$6,964
Step 9 $45,505 $1,750.19 $21.80 +$7,153
Step 10 $46,702 $1,796.23 $22.38 +$7,341
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Kansas City pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Kansas City GS-4 Step 1 $35,927
  • Locality add-on +$5,647
  • Adjustment percent 18.65%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Kansas City GS-4 Step 10 $46,702

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 2024, the Kansas City pay area adds a 18.65% 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 $1,382 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,796. 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 Kansas City page.

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GS-4 in Kansas City questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Kansas City?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Kansas City earns $35,927 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,702. This is 18.65% 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 2024, it is 18.65%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,647 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 $1,382 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.