GS-4 Pay Scale (2026)
This page shows 2026 General Schedule pay for GS-4. It lists the salary for GS-4 at each step and shows how the total changes across locality pay areas.
| Step | Base | Rest of U.S. | Washington-Baltimore | New York-Newark | San Jose-San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,103 | $36,409 | $41,659 | $42,907 | $45,516 |
| Step 2 | $32,140 | $37,623 | $43,048 | $44,337 | $47,034 |
| Step 3 | $33,177 | $38,837 | $44,437 | $45,768 | $48,551 |
| Step 4 | $34,214 | $40,051 | $45,826 | $47,198 | $50,069 |
| Step 5 | $35,251 | $41,265 | $47,215 | $48,629 | $51,586 |
| Step 6 | $36,288 | $42,479 | $48,604 | $50,059 | $53,104 |
| Step 7 | $37,325 | $43,693 | $49,993 | $51,490 | $54,621 |
| Step 8 | $38,362 | $44,907 | $51,382 | $52,920 | $56,139 |
| Step 9 | $39,399 | $46,120 | $52,771 | $54,351 | $57,656 |
| Step 10 | $40,436 | $47,334 | $54,160 | $55,781 | $59,174 |
GS-4 in every locality pay area
- Washington-Baltimore
- San Jose-San Francisco
- New York-Newark
- Los Angeles-Long Beach
- Houston-The Woodlands
- San Diego-Chula Vista
- Boston-Worcester
- State of Alaska
- Hartford-East Hartford
- Seattle-Tacoma
- Chicago-Naperville
- Denver-Aurora
- Sacramento-Roseville
- Detroit-Warren
- Philadelphia-Reading
- Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Portland-Vancouver
- Miami-Port St. Lucie
- Atlanta-
- Phoenix-Mesa
- Milwaukee-Racine
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- Richmond
- Raleigh-Durham
- Cleveland-Akron
- State of Hawaii
- Columbus-Marion
- Cincinnati-Wilmington
- Huntsville-Decatur
- Laredo
- Dayton-Springfield
- Pittsburgh-New Castle
- Albany-Schenectady
- Austin-Round Rock
- Colorado Springs
- St. Louis-St. Charles
- Charlotte-Concord
- Las Vegas-Henderson
- Burlington-South Burlington
- Harrisburg-Lebanon
- Tucson-Nogales
- Kansas City-Overland Park
- Davenport-Moline
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- Birmingham-Hoover
- Omaha-Council Bluffs
- Indianapolis-Carmel
- Des Moines-Ames
- Palm Bay-Melbourne
- Rochester-Batavia
- Spokane-Spokane Valley
- Fresno-Madera
- Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- Reno-Fernley
- Rest of U.S.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does GS-4 have?
GS-4 has ten within-grade steps, each a fixed increment above the previous one, shown here for 2026.
How does locality pay affect GS-4?
The base GS-4 rate is increased by the locality percentage for each pay area, so GS-4 pay is higher in higher-locality areas for 2026.
What determines a GS-4 employee's step?
Step placement generally depends on time in grade and performance, and each step raises GS-4 pay by a set amount.
Is GS-4 pay shown before or after tax?
All GS-4 figures are gross 2026 amounts, before tax, withholding, or deductions.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-GS · effective January 11, 2026. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.