2017 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 27.13% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,514 on the base table to $32,436 in Alaska.
2017 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 | $32,436 | $1,247.54 | $15.54 | +$6,922 |
| Step 2 | $33,517 | $1,289.12 | $16.06 | +$7,153 |
| Step 3 | $34,597 | $1,330.65 | $16.58 | +$7,383 |
| Step 4 | $35,678 | $1,372.23 | $17.10 | +$7,614 |
| Step 5 | $36,758 | $1,413.77 | $17.61 | +$7,844 |
| Step 6 | $37,839 | $1,455.35 | $18.13 | +$8,075 |
| Step 7 | $38,920 | $1,496.92 | $18.65 | +$8,306 |
| Step 8 | $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $19.17 | +$8,536 |
| Step 9 | $41,081 | $1,580.04 | $19.68 | +$8,767 |
| Step 10 | $42,161 | $1,621.58 | $20.20 | +$8,997 |
2017 GS-4 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 27.13% 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 | $32,436 | $1,247.54 | $15.54 | +$6,922 |
| Step 2 | $33,517 | $1,289.12 | $16.06 | +$7,153 |
| Step 3 | $34,597 | $1,330.65 | $16.58 | +$7,383 |
| Step 4 | $35,678 | $1,372.23 | $17.10 | +$7,614 |
| Step 5 | $36,758 | $1,413.77 | $17.61 | +$7,844 |
| Step 6 | $37,839 | $1,455.35 | $18.13 | +$8,075 |
| Step 7 | $38,920 | $1,496.92 | $18.65 | +$8,306 |
| Step 8 | $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $19.17 | +$8,536 |
| Step 9 | $41,081 | $1,580.04 | $19.68 | +$8,767 |
| Step 10 | $42,161 | $1,621.58 | $20.20 | +$8,997 |
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 2017, the Alaska pay area adds a 27.13% 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 $1,248 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,622. 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 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 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $32,436 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,161. This is 27.13% 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 2017, it is 27.13%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,922 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 $1,248 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.