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$29,540 GS-4 Step 1 in ATLANTA (2014)
$38,397 GS-4 Step 10 in ATLANTA (2014)
+$4,777 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for ATLANTA

Each step below already includes the 19.29% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,540 $1,136.15 $14.15 +$4,777
Step 2 $30,524 $1,174.00 $14.63 +$4,936
Step 3 $31,508 $1,211.85 $15.10 +$5,095
Step 4 $32,492 $1,249.69 $15.57 +$5,254
Step 5 $33,476 $1,287.54 $16.04 +$5,413
Step 6 $34,460 $1,325.38 $16.51 +$5,572
Step 7 $35,445 $1,363.27 $16.98 +$5,732
Step 8 $36,429 $1,401.12 $17.46 +$5,891
Step 9 $37,413 $1,438.96 $17.93 +$6,050
Step 10 $38,397 $1,476.81 $18.40 +$6,209
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ATLANTA pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • ATLANTA GS-4 Step 1 $29,540
  • Locality add-on +$4,777
  • Adjustment percent 19.29%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • ATLANTA GS-4 Step 10 $38,397

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-4 in ATLANTA: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in ATLANTA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $1,136 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,477. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 ATLANTA page.

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GS-4 in ATLANTA questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ATLANTA?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $29,540 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,397. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in ATLANTA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2014, it is 19.29%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,777 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in ATLANTA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $1,136 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.