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$29,018 GS-4 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2015)
$37,726 GS-4 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2015)
+$4,007 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $29,018 $1,116.08 $13.90 +$4,007
Step 2 $29,985 $1,153.27 $14.37 +$4,140
Step 3 $30,953 $1,190.50 $14.83 +$4,274
Step 4 $31,921 $1,227.73 $15.30 +$4,408
Step 5 $32,888 $1,264.92 $15.76 +$4,541
Step 6 $33,856 $1,302.15 $16.22 +$4,675
Step 7 $34,823 $1,339.35 $16.69 +$4,808
Step 8 $35,791 $1,376.58 $17.15 +$4,942
Step 9 $36,759 $1,413.81 $17.61 +$5,076
Step 10 $37,726 $1,451.00 $18.08 +$5,209
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 1 $29,018
  • Locality add-on +$4,007
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 10 $37,726

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 2015, 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 $1,116 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,451. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 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 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $29,018 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,726. 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 2015, it is 16.02%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,007 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 $1,116 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.