A GS-4 here earns $36,748 at step 1 and $47,775 at step 10 a year. That includes 18.15% 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 | $36,748 | $1,413 | $17.61 | $31,103 | +$364 |
| Step 2 | $37,973 | $1,461 | $18.20 | $32,140 | +$375 |
| Step 3 | $39,199 | $1,508 | $18.78 | $33,177 | +$388 |
| Step 4 | $40,424 | $1,555 | $19.37 | $34,214 | +$400 |
| Step 5 | $41,649 | $1,602 | $19.96 | $35,251 | +$411 |
| Step 6 | $42,874 | $1,649 | $20.54 | $36,288 | +$423 |
| Step 7 | $44,099 | $1,696 | $21.13 | $37,325 | +$434 |
| Step 8 | $45,325 | $1,743 | $21.72 | $38,362 | +$447 |
| Step 9 | $46,550 | $1,790 | $22.30 | $39,399 | +$459 |
| Step 10 | $47,775 | $1,838 | $22.89 | $40,436 | +$470 |