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$36,599 GS-4 Step 1 in Spokane (2026)
$47,581 GS-4 Step 10 in Spokane (2026)
+$5,496 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-4 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.67% 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 $36,599 $1,407.65 $17.54 +$5,496
Step 2 $37,819 $1,454.58 $18.12 +$5,679
Step 3 $39,039 $1,501.50 $18.71 +$5,862
Step 4 $40,260 $1,548.46 $19.29 +$6,046
Step 5 $41,480 $1,595.38 $19.88 +$6,229
Step 6 $42,700 $1,642.31 $20.46 +$6,412
Step 7 $43,920 $1,689.23 $21.04 +$6,595
Step 8 $45,141 $1,736.19 $21.63 +$6,779
Step 9 $46,361 $1,783.12 $22.21 +$6,962
Step 10 $47,581 $1,830.04 $22.80 +$7,145
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $31,103
  • Spokane GS-4 Step 1 $36,599
  • Locality add-on +$5,496
  • Adjustment percent 17.67%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,436
  • Spokane GS-4 Step 10 $47,581

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 2026, the Spokane pay area adds a 17.67% 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 $1,408 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,830. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Spokane

GS-4 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Spokane?
    In 2026, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $36,599 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,581. This is 17.67% 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 2026, it is 17.67%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,496 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 $1,408 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.