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$36,224 GS-4 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2025)
$47,097 GS-4 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2025)
+$5,429 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.63% 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 $36,224 $1,393.23 $17.36 +$5,429
Step 2 $37,432 $1,439.69 $17.94 +$5,610
Step 3 $38,640 $1,486.15 $18.51 +$5,791
Step 4 $39,848 $1,532.62 $19.09 +$5,972
Step 5 $41,056 $1,579.08 $19.67 +$6,153
Step 6 $42,264 $1,625.54 $20.25 +$6,334
Step 7 $43,473 $1,672.04 $20.83 +$6,516
Step 8 $44,681 $1,718.50 $21.41 +$6,697
Step 9 $45,889 $1,764.96 $21.99 +$6,878
Step 10 $47,097 $1,811.42 $22.57 +$7,059
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Corpus Christi GS-4 Step 1 $36,224
  • Locality add-on +$5,429
  • Adjustment percent 17.63%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Corpus Christi GS-4 Step 10 $47,097

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 Corpus Christi: what to expect

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

For 2025, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.63% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,393 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,811. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-4 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $36,224 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,097. This is 17.63% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2025, it is 17.63%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,429 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,393 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.