2016 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 25.16% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,261 on the base table to $31,617 in Alaska.
2016 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 | $31,617 | $1,216.04 | $15.15 | +$6,356 |
| Step 2 | $32,671 | $1,256.58 | $15.65 | +$6,568 |
| Step 3 | $33,724 | $1,297.08 | $16.16 | +$6,779 |
| Step 4 | $34,778 | $1,337.62 | $16.66 | +$6,991 |
| Step 5 | $35,832 | $1,378.15 | $17.17 | +$7,203 |
| Step 6 | $36,886 | $1,418.69 | $17.67 | +$7,415 |
| Step 7 | $37,940 | $1,459.23 | $18.18 | +$7,627 |
| Step 8 | $38,994 | $1,499.77 | $18.68 | +$7,839 |
| Step 9 | $40,047 | $1,540.27 | $19.19 | +$8,050 |
| Step 10 | $41,101 | $1,580.81 | $19.69 | +$8,262 |
2016 GS-4 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 25.16% 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 | $31,617 | $1,216.04 | $15.15 | +$6,356 |
| Step 2 | $32,671 | $1,256.58 | $15.65 | +$6,568 |
| Step 3 | $33,724 | $1,297.08 | $16.16 | +$6,779 |
| Step 4 | $34,778 | $1,337.62 | $16.66 | +$6,991 |
| Step 5 | $35,832 | $1,378.15 | $17.17 | +$7,203 |
| Step 6 | $36,886 | $1,418.69 | $17.67 | +$7,415 |
| Step 7 | $37,940 | $1,459.23 | $18.18 | +$7,627 |
| Step 8 | $38,994 | $1,499.77 | $18.68 | +$7,839 |
| Step 9 | $40,047 | $1,540.27 | $19.19 | +$8,050 |
| Step 10 | $41,101 | $1,580.81 | $19.69 | +$8,262 |
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 2016, the Alaska pay area adds a 25.16% 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 $1,216 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,581. 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 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 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $31,617 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,101. This is 25.16% 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 2016, it is 25.16%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,356 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 $1,216 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.