GS-4 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,333 | $17.89 | $1,431.20 |
| Step 2 | $38,578 | $18.48 | $1,478.40 |
| Step 3 | $39,822 | $19.08 | $1,526.40 |
| Step 4 | $41,067 | $19.68 | $1,574.40 |
| Step 5 | $42,312 | $20.27 | $1,621.60 |
| Step 6 | $43,556 | $20.87 | $1,669.60 |
| Step 7 | $44,801 | $21.47 | $1,717.60 |
| Step 8 | $46,046 | $22.06 | $1,764.80 |
| Step 9 | $47,291 | $22.66 | $1,812.80 |
| Step 10 | $48,535 | $23.26 | $1,860.80 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,312 |
| Per month | $3,526 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,621.60 |
| Hourly | $20.27 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-5 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-4 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $37,333 at the first step to $48,535 at the top step, with $42,312 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.