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$35,482 GS-4 Step 1 in Spokane (2024)
$46,123 GS-4 Step 10 in Spokane (2024)
+$5,202 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.18% 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 $35,482 $1,364.69 $17.00 +$5,202
Step 2 $36,664 $1,410.15 $17.57 +$5,375
Step 3 $37,847 $1,455.65 $18.13 +$5,549
Step 4 $39,029 $1,501.12 $18.70 +$5,722
Step 5 $40,211 $1,546.58 $19.27 +$5,895
Step 6 $41,394 $1,592.08 $19.83 +$6,069
Step 7 $42,576 $1,637.54 $20.40 +$6,242
Step 8 $43,759 $1,683.04 $20.97 +$6,416
Step 9 $44,941 $1,728.50 $21.53 +$6,589
Step 10 $46,123 $1,773.96 $22.10 +$6,762
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Spokane GS-4 Step 1 $35,482
  • Locality add-on +$5,202
  • Adjustment percent 17.18%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Spokane GS-4 Step 10 $46,123

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 Spokane: what to expect

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

For 2024, the Spokane pay area adds a 17.18% 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 Spokane

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $1,365 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,774. 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 Spokane page.

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GS-4 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Spokane?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $35,482 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,123. This is 17.18% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Spokane?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Spokane in 2024, it is 17.18%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,202 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Spokane?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $1,365 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.