A GS-4 here earns $38,086 at step 1 and $49,514 at step 10 a year. That includes 22.45% 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 | $38,086 | $1,465 | $18.25 | $31,103 | +$378 |
| Step 2 | $39,355 | $1,514 | $18.86 | $32,140 | +$389 |
| Step 3 | $40,625 | $1,563 | $19.47 | $33,177 | +$401 |
| Step 4 | $41,895 | $1,611 | $20.07 | $34,214 | +$414 |
| Step 5 | $43,165 | $1,660 | $20.68 | $35,251 | +$426 |
| Step 6 | $44,435 | $1,709 | $21.29 | $36,288 | +$439 |
| Step 7 | $45,704 | $1,758 | $21.90 | $37,325 | +$450 |
| Step 8 | $46,974 | $1,807 | $22.51 | $38,362 | +$463 |
| Step 9 | $48,244 | $1,856 | $23.12 | $39,399 | +$475 |
| Step 10 | $49,514 | $1,904 | $23.72 | $40,436 | +$487 |