GS-4 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,409 | $17.45 | $1,396.00 |
| Step 2 | $37,623 | $18.03 | $1,442.40 |
| Step 3 | $38,837 | $18.61 | $1,488.80 |
| Step 4 | $40,051 | $19.19 | $1,535.20 |
| Step 5 | $41,265 | $19.77 | $1,581.60 |
| Step 6 | $42,479 | $20.35 | $1,628.00 |
| Step 7 | $43,693 | $20.94 | $1,675.20 |
| Step 8 | $44,907 | $21.52 | $1,721.60 |
| Step 9 | $46,120 | $22.10 | $1,768.00 |
| Step 10 | $47,334 | $22.68 | $1,814.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $35,251 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,265 |
| Per month | $3,439 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,581.60 |
| Hourly | $19.77 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
- GS-4 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-4 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $36,409 at the first step to $47,334 at the top step, with $41,265 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.