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$35,879 GS-4 Step 1 in San Antonio (2024)
$46,639 GS-4 Step 10 in San Antonio (2024)
+$5,599 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for San Antonio

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $35,879 $1,379.96 $17.19 +$5,599
Step 2 $37,074 $1,425.92 $17.76 +$5,785
Step 3 $38,270 $1,471.92 $18.34 +$5,972
Step 4 $39,465 $1,517.88 $18.91 +$6,158
Step 5 $40,661 $1,563.88 $19.48 +$6,345
Step 6 $41,857 $1,609.88 $20.06 +$6,532
Step 7 $43,052 $1,655.85 $20.63 +$6,718
Step 8 $44,248 $1,701.85 $21.20 +$6,905
Step 9 $45,443 $1,747.81 $21.77 +$7,091
Step 10 $46,639 $1,793.81 $22.35 +$7,278
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Antonio pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • San Antonio GS-4 Step 1 $35,879
  • Locality add-on +$5,599
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • San Antonio GS-4 Step 10 $46,639

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 2024, the San Antonio pay area adds a 18.49% 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 $1,380 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,794. 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 San Antonio page.

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GS-4 in San Antonio questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in San Antonio?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns $35,879 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,639. This is 18.49% 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 2024, it is 18.49%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,599 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 $1,380 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.