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$28,730 GS-4 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$37,345 GS-4 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$3,967 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 16.02% 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 $28,730 $1,105.00 $13.77 +$3,967
Step 2 $29,687 $1,141.81 $14.22 +$4,099
Step 3 $30,644 $1,178.62 $14.68 +$4,231
Step 4 $31,602 $1,215.46 $15.14 +$4,364
Step 5 $32,559 $1,252.27 $15.60 +$4,496
Step 6 $33,516 $1,289.08 $16.06 +$4,628
Step 7 $34,473 $1,325.88 $16.52 +$4,760
Step 8 $35,430 $1,362.69 $16.98 +$4,892
Step 9 $36,387 $1,399.50 $17.44 +$5,024
Step 10 $37,345 $1,436.35 $17.89 +$5,157
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 1 $28,730
  • Locality add-on +$3,967
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 10 $37,345

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 HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

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

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% 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 HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,105 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,436. 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 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-4 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $28,730 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,345. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in HUNTSVILLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HUNTSVILLE in 2014, it is 16.02%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,967 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,105 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.