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$37,000 GS-4 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2025)
$48,106 GS-4 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2025)
+$6,205 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Colorado Springs

Each step below already includes the 20.15% 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 $37,000 $1,423.08 $17.73 +$6,205
Step 2 $38,234 $1,470.54 $18.32 +$6,412
Step 3 $39,468 $1,518.00 $18.91 +$6,619
Step 4 $40,702 $1,565.46 $19.50 +$6,826
Step 5 $41,936 $1,612.92 $20.09 +$7,033
Step 6 $43,170 $1,660.38 $20.69 +$7,240
Step 7 $44,404 $1,707.85 $21.28 +$7,447
Step 8 $45,638 $1,755.31 $21.87 +$7,654
Step 9 $46,872 $1,802.77 $22.46 +$7,861
Step 10 $48,106 $1,850.23 $23.05 +$8,068
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Colorado Springs GS-4 Step 1 $37,000
  • Locality add-on +$6,205
  • Adjustment percent 20.15%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Colorado Springs GS-4 Step 10 $48,106

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 Colorado Springs: what to expect

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

For 2025, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 20.15% 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 Colorado Springs

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $1,423 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,850. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-4 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $37,000 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,106. This is 20.15% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Colorado Springs?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Colorado Springs in 2025, it is 20.15%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,205 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Colorado Springs?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $1,423 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.