2014 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $24,763 on the base table to $30,877 in Alaska.
2014 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,877 | $1,187.58 | $14.79 | +$6,114 |
| Step 2 | $31,906 | $1,227.15 | $15.29 | +$6,318 |
| Step 3 | $32,934 | $1,266.69 | $15.78 | +$6,521 |
| Step 4 | $33,963 | $1,306.27 | $16.27 | +$6,725 |
| Step 5 | $34,992 | $1,345.85 | $16.77 | +$6,929 |
| Step 6 | $36,020 | $1,385.38 | $17.26 | +$7,132 |
| Step 7 | $37,049 | $1,424.96 | $17.75 | +$7,336 |
| Step 8 | $38,078 | $1,464.54 | $18.25 | +$7,540 |
| Step 9 | $39,107 | $1,504.12 | $18.74 | +$7,744 |
| Step 10 | $40,135 | $1,543.65 | $19.23 | +$7,947 |
2014 GS-4 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 24.69% 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 | $30,877 | $1,187.58 | $14.79 | +$6,114 |
| Step 2 | $31,906 | $1,227.15 | $15.29 | +$6,318 |
| Step 3 | $32,934 | $1,266.69 | $15.78 | +$6,521 |
| Step 4 | $33,963 | $1,306.27 | $16.27 | +$6,725 |
| Step 5 | $34,992 | $1,345.85 | $16.77 | +$6,929 |
| Step 6 | $36,020 | $1,385.38 | $17.26 | +$7,132 |
| Step 7 | $37,049 | $1,424.96 | $17.75 | +$7,336 |
| Step 8 | $38,078 | $1,464.54 | $18.25 | +$7,540 |
| Step 9 | $39,107 | $1,504.12 | $18.74 | +$7,744 |
| Step 10 | $40,135 | $1,543.65 | $19.23 | +$7,947 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Alaska: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% 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 Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,188 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,544. 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 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-4 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Alaska?
In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $30,877 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,135. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Alaska?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2014, it is 24.69%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,114 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,188 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.