A GS-4 here earns $37,992 at step 1 and $49,393 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.15% locality pay on top of the nationwide base table.
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| Step | Yearly | Per paycheck | Per hour | Base pay | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,992 | $1,461 | $18.20 | $31,103 | +$376 |
| Step 2 | $39,259 | $1,510 | $18.81 | $32,140 | +$388 |
| Step 3 | $40,526 | $1,559 | $19.42 | $33,177 | +$401 |
| Step 4 | $41,792 | $1,607 | $20.02 | $34,214 | +$412 |
| Step 5 | $43,059 | $1,656 | $20.63 | $35,251 | +$425 |
| Step 6 | $44,326 | $1,705 | $21.24 | $36,288 | +$438 |
| Step 7 | $45,592 | $1,754 | $21.85 | $37,325 | +$449 |
| Step 8 | $46,859 | $1,802 | $22.45 | $38,362 | +$462 |
| Step 9 | $48,126 | $1,851 | $23.06 | $39,399 | +$474 |
| Step 10 | $49,393 | $1,900 | $23.67 | $40,436 | +$487 |