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$30,367 GS-4 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2017)
$39,472 GS-4 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2017)
+$4,853 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 19.02% 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 $30,367 $1,167.96 $14.55 +$4,853
Step 2 $31,378 $1,206.85 $15.03 +$5,014
Step 3 $32,390 $1,245.77 $15.52 +$5,176
Step 4 $33,402 $1,284.69 $16.00 +$5,338
Step 5 $34,413 $1,323.58 $16.49 +$5,499
Step 6 $35,425 $1,362.50 $16.97 +$5,661
Step 7 $36,437 $1,401.42 $17.46 +$5,823
Step 8 $37,448 $1,440.31 $17.94 +$5,984
Step 9 $38,460 $1,479.23 $18.43 +$6,146
Step 10 $39,472 $1,518.15 $18.91 +$6,308
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 1 $30,367
  • Locality add-on +$4,853
  • Adjustment percent 19.02%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 10 $39,472

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 2017, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 19.02% 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 $1,168 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,518. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $30,367 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,472. This is 19.02% 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 2017, it is 19.02%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,853 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 $1,168 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.