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$29,423 GS-4 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2015)
$38,253 GS-4 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2015)
+$4,412 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.64% 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 $29,423 $1,131.65 $14.10 +$4,412
Step 2 $30,404 $1,169.38 $14.57 +$4,559
Step 3 $31,385 $1,207.12 $15.04 +$4,706
Step 4 $32,366 $1,244.85 $15.51 +$4,853
Step 5 $33,347 $1,282.58 $15.98 +$5,000
Step 6 $34,329 $1,320.35 $16.45 +$5,148
Step 7 $35,310 $1,358.08 $16.92 +$5,295
Step 8 $36,291 $1,395.81 $17.39 +$5,442
Step 9 $37,272 $1,433.54 $17.86 +$5,589
Step 10 $38,253 $1,471.27 $18.33 +$5,736
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 1 $29,423
  • Locality add-on +$4,412
  • Adjustment percent 17.64%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 10 $38,253

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 RALEIGH: what to expect

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

For 2015, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.64% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $1,132 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,471. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-4 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $29,423 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,253. This is 17.64% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2015, it is 17.64%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,412 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $1,132 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.