2015 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 $25,011 on the base table to $31,186 in Alaska.
2015 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 | $31,186 | $1,199.46 | $14.94 | +$6,175 |
| Step 2 | $32,226 | $1,239.46 | $15.44 | +$6,381 |
| Step 3 | $33,266 | $1,279.46 | $15.94 | +$6,587 |
| Step 4 | $34,306 | $1,319.46 | $16.44 | +$6,793 |
| Step 5 | $35,346 | $1,359.46 | $16.94 | +$6,999 |
| Step 6 | $36,386 | $1,399.46 | $17.43 | +$7,205 |
| Step 7 | $37,426 | $1,439.46 | $17.93 | +$7,411 |
| Step 8 | $38,466 | $1,479.46 | $18.43 | +$7,617 |
| Step 9 | $39,506 | $1,519.46 | $18.93 | +$7,823 |
| Step 10 | $40,545 | $1,559.42 | $19.43 | +$8,028 |
2015 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 | $31,186 | $1,199.46 | $14.94 | +$6,175 |
| Step 2 | $32,226 | $1,239.46 | $15.44 | +$6,381 |
| Step 3 | $33,266 | $1,279.46 | $15.94 | +$6,587 |
| Step 4 | $34,306 | $1,319.46 | $16.44 | +$6,793 |
| Step 5 | $35,346 | $1,359.46 | $16.94 | +$6,999 |
| Step 6 | $36,386 | $1,399.46 | $17.43 | +$7,205 |
| Step 7 | $37,426 | $1,439.46 | $17.93 | +$7,411 |
| Step 8 | $38,466 | $1,479.46 | $18.43 | +$7,617 |
| Step 9 | $39,506 | $1,519.46 | $18.93 | +$7,823 |
| Step 10 | $40,545 | $1,559.42 | $19.43 | +$8,028 |
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 2015, 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 $1,199 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,559. 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 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 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $31,186 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,545. 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 2015, it is 24.69%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,175 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 $1,199 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.