2022 GL-4 Pay Scale
The 2022 base salary range for GL-4 runs from $33,338 at Step 1 to $41,672 at Step 10. Use this page to see the full step table, salary range in the locality pay areas, and how GL-4 fits into a federal law enforcement career ladder.
Archive year. This is the 2022 GL-4 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-4.
$33,338 GL-4 Step 1 base salary
$41,672 GL-4 Step 10 base salary
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2022 GL-4 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-4 table for 2022. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,338 | $1,282.23 | $15.97 | - |
| Step 2 | $34,264 | $1,317.85 | $16.42 | - |
| Step 3 | $35,190 | $1,353.46 | $16.86 | - |
| Step 4 | $36,116 | $1,389.08 | $17.31 | - |
| Step 5 | $37,042 | $1,424.69 | $17.75 | - |
| Step 6 | $37,968 | $1,460.31 | $18.19 | - |
| Step 7 | $38,894 | $1,495.92 | $18.64 | - |
| Step 8 | $39,820 | $1,531.54 | $19.08 | - |
| Step 9 | $40,746 | $1,567.15 | $19.52 | - |
| Step 10 | $41,672 | $1,602.77 | $19.97 | - |
What kind of role is GL-4?
Typical role. Working-level officers and agents with basic independent duties and routine case or patrol work.
Typical qualification path. One year of specialized experience at the GL-3 level or equivalent training and experience.
Career progression. Many employees advance to GL-5 after one year in grade.
Step progression for GL-4
GL-4 salary in every locality pay area
The table below compares GL-4 Step 1 and Step 10 across all published locality pay areas for 2022. Use it to see how much location changes federal law enforcement salary.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GL-4 Step 1 | GL-4 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 42.74% | $47,587 | $59,483 |
| New York-Newark | 35.06% | $45,026 | $56,282 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 33.96% | $44,660 | $55,824 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 33.61% | $44,543 | $55,678 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 31.53% | $43,849 | $54,811 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 30.87% | $43,629 | $54,536 |
| State of Alaska | 30.42% | $43,479 | $54,349 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 30.20% | $43,406 | $54,257 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 30.09% | $43,369 | $54,211 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 29.18% | $43,066 | $53,832 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 28.28% | $42,766 | $53,457 |
| Denver-Aurora | 28.10% | $42,706 | $53,382 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 27.86% | $42,626 | $53,282 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 27.30% | $42,439 | $53,048 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 26.95% | $42,323 | $52,903 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 25.68% | $41,899 | $52,373 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 25.49% | $41,836 | $52,294 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 24.34% | $41,452 | $51,815 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 23.80% | $41,272 | $51,590 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 22.63% | $40,882 | $51,102 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 21.32% | $40,446 | $50,556 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 21.25% | $40,422 | $50,527 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 20.94% | $40,319 | $50,398 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 20.94% | $40,319 | $50,398 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 20.84% | $40,286 | $50,356 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 20.78% | $40,266 | $50,331 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 20.69% | $40,236 | $50,294 |
| Richmond | 20.64% | $40,219 | $50,273 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 20.45% | $40,156 | $50,194 |
| State of Hawaii | 20.40% | $40,139 | $50,173 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 19.93% | $39,982 | $49,977 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 19.90% | $39,972 | $49,965 |
| Laredo | 19.85% | $39,956 | $49,944 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 18.80% | $39,606 | $49,506 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 18.68% | $39,566 | $49,456 |
| Colorado Springs | 18.42% | $39,479 | $49,348 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 18.35% | $39,456 | $49,319 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 18.25% | $39,422 | $49,277 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 18.06% | $39,359 | $49,198 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 17.90% | $39,306 | $49,131 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 17.77% | $39,262 | $49,077 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 17.67% | $39,229 | $49,035 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 17.62% | $39,212 | $49,015 |
| Davenport-Moline | 17.58% | $39,199 | $48,998 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 17.39% | $39,135 | $48,919 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 17.26% | $39,092 | $48,865 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 17.18% | $39,065 | $48,831 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 17.14% | $39,052 | $48,815 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.01% | $39,009 | $48,760 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 16.93% | $38,982 | $48,727 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 16.82% | $38,945 | $48,681 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 16.81% | $38,942 | $48,677 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 16.52% | $38,845 | $48,556 |
| Rest of U.S. | 16.20% | $38,739 | $48,423 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $33,338 | $41,672 |
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Browse other GL grades in 2022
GL-3 $29,699
GL-4 $33,338
GL-5 $38,335
GL-6 $40,424
GL-7 $43,635
GL-8 $45,483
GL-9 $48,667
GL-10 $53,593
GL-4 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-4 in 2022?
The base starting salary for GL-4 in 2022 is $33,338 at Step 1 before locality pay. In the highest-paying locality area, GL-4 starts higher once the duty-station adjustment is applied. -
How long does it take to move through GL-4 steps?
Within-grade step increases follow the same OPM timing used for other statutory pay systems: one year between Steps 1 to 4, two years between Steps 4 to 7, and three years between Steps 7 to 10, assuming acceptable performance. -
Does GL-4 include LEAP or overtime?
No. This table shows basic pay only. It does not include law enforcement availability pay, overtime, premium pay, retention incentives, or other agency-specific compensation.