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$31,186 GS-4 Step 1 in Alaska (2015)
$40,545 GS-4 Step 10 in Alaska (2015)
+$6,175 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • Alaska GS-4 Step 1 $31,186
  • Locality add-on +$6,175
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • Alaska GS-4 Step 10 $40,545

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 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

  • 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.