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$29,793 GS-4 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2016)
$38,730 GS-4 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2016)
+$4,532 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.94% 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 $29,793 $1,145.88 $14.28 +$4,532
Step 2 $30,786 $1,184.08 $14.75 +$4,683
Step 3 $31,779 $1,222.27 $15.23 +$4,834
Step 4 $32,772 $1,260.46 $15.70 +$4,985
Step 5 $33,765 $1,298.65 $16.18 +$5,136
Step 6 $34,758 $1,336.85 $16.65 +$5,287
Step 7 $35,751 $1,375.04 $17.13 +$5,438
Step 8 $36,744 $1,413.23 $17.61 +$5,589
Step 9 $37,737 $1,451.42 $18.08 +$5,740
Step 10 $38,730 $1,489.62 $18.56 +$5,891
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 1 $29,793
  • Locality add-on +$4,532
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 10 $38,730

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 2016, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.94% 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 $1,146 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,490. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $29,793 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,730. This is 17.94% 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 2016, it is 17.94%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,532 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 $1,146 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.