2024 GL-4 Pay Scale
The 2024 base salary range for GL-4 runs from $36,334 at Step 1 to $45,415 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 2024 GL-4 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-4.
$36,334 GL-4 Step 1 base salary
$45,415 GL-4 Step 10 base salary
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2024 GL-4 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-4 table for 2024. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,334 | $1,397.46 | $17.41 | - |
| Step 2 | $37,343 | $1,436.27 | $17.89 | - |
| Step 3 | $38,352 | $1,475.08 | $18.38 | - |
| Step 4 | $39,361 | $1,513.88 | $18.86 | - |
| Step 5 | $40,370 | $1,552.69 | $19.34 | - |
| Step 6 | $41,379 | $1,591.50 | $19.83 | - |
| Step 7 | $42,388 | $1,630.31 | $20.31 | - |
| Step 8 | $43,397 | $1,669.12 | $20.79 | - |
| Step 9 | $44,406 | $1,707.92 | $21.28 | - |
| Step 10 | $45,415 | $1,746.73 | $21.76 | - |
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 2024. 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 | 45.41% | $52,833 | $66,038 |
| New York-Newark | 37.24% | $49,865 | $62,328 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 35.84% | $49,356 | $61,692 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 34.72% | $48,949 | $61,183 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 33.26% | $48,419 | $60,520 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 33.05% | $48,342 | $60,425 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 31.97% | $47,950 | $59,934 |
| State of Alaska | 31.96% | $47,946 | $59,930 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 31.62% | $47,823 | $59,775 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 30.81% | $47,529 | $59,407 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 30.41% | $47,383 | $59,226 |
| Denver-Aurora | 29.88% | $47,191 | $58,985 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 29.16% | $46,929 | $58,658 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 28.82% | $46,805 | $58,504 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 28.55% | $46,707 | $58,381 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 27.15% | $46,199 | $57,745 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 26.91% | $46,111 | $57,636 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 25.66% | $45,657 | $57,068 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 24.42% | $45,207 | $56,505 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 23.45% | $44,854 | $56,065 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 22.15% | $44,382 | $55,474 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 22.02% | $44,335 | $55,415 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 22.01% | $44,331 | $55,411 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 21.99% | $44,324 | $55,402 |
| Richmond | 21.91% | $44,295 | $55,365 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 21.90% | $44,291 | $55,361 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 21.80% | $44,255 | $55,315 |
| State of Hawaii | 21.79% | $44,251 | $55,311 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 21.69% | $44,215 | $55,266 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 21.48% | $44,139 | $55,170 |
| Laredo | 21.33% | $44,084 | $55,102 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 21.14% | $44,015 | $55,016 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 20.78% | $43,884 | $54,852 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 20.25% | $43,692 | $54,612 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 19.99% | $43,597 | $54,493 |
| Colorado Springs | 19.73% | $43,503 | $54,375 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 19.63% | $43,466 | $54,330 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 19.26% | $43,332 | $54,162 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 19.23% | $43,321 | $54,148 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 19.10% | $43,274 | $54,089 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre | 18.97% | $43,227 | $54,030 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 18.92% | $43,208 | $54,008 |
| Davenport-Moline | 18.66% | $43,114 | $53,889 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 18.65% | $43,110 | $53,885 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall | 18.49% | $43,052 | $53,812 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk | 18.46% | $43,041 | $53,799 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 18.05% | $42,892 | $53,612 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont | 17.94% | $42,852 | $53,562 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega | 17.91% | $42,841 | $53,549 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 17.89% | $42,834 | $53,540 |
| Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines | 17.68% | $42,758 | $53,444 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 17.60% | $42,729 | $53,408 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice | 17.40% | $42,656 | $53,317 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls | 17.35% | $42,638 | $53,295 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene | 17.18% | $42,576 | $53,217 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford | 17.15% | $42,565 | $53,204 |
| Reno-Fernley | 17.11% | $42,551 | $53,186 |
| Rest of U.S. | 16.82% | $42,445 | $53,054 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $36,334 | $45,415 |
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Browse other GL grades in 2024
GL-3 $32,369
GL-4 $36,334
GL-5 $41,781
GL-6 $44,060
GL-7 $47,562
GL-8 $49,573
GL-9 $53,043
GL-10 $58,412
GL-4 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-4 in 2024?
The base starting salary for GL-4 in 2024 is $36,334 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.