2018 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.02% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,871 on the base table to $33,120 in Alaska.
2018 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 | $33,120 | $1,273.85 | $15.87 | +$7,249 |
| Step 2 | $34,224 | $1,316.31 | $16.40 | +$7,491 |
| Step 3 | $35,327 | $1,358.73 | $16.93 | +$7,732 |
| Step 4 | $36,431 | $1,401.19 | $17.46 | +$7,974 |
| Step 5 | $37,534 | $1,443.62 | $17.98 | +$8,215 |
| Step 6 | $38,638 | $1,486.08 | $18.51 | +$8,457 |
| Step 7 | $39,741 | $1,528.50 | $19.04 | +$8,698 |
| Step 8 | $40,845 | $1,570.96 | $19.57 | +$8,940 |
| Step 9 | $41,948 | $1,613.38 | $20.10 | +$9,181 |
| Step 10 | $43,052 | $1,655.85 | $20.63 | +$9,423 |
2018 GS-4 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 28.02% 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 | $33,120 | $1,273.85 | $15.87 | +$7,249 |
| Step 2 | $34,224 | $1,316.31 | $16.40 | +$7,491 |
| Step 3 | $35,327 | $1,358.73 | $16.93 | +$7,732 |
| Step 4 | $36,431 | $1,401.19 | $17.46 | +$7,974 |
| Step 5 | $37,534 | $1,443.62 | $17.98 | +$8,215 |
| Step 6 | $38,638 | $1,486.08 | $18.51 | +$8,457 |
| Step 7 | $39,741 | $1,528.50 | $19.04 | +$8,698 |
| Step 8 | $40,845 | $1,570.96 | $19.57 | +$8,940 |
| Step 9 | $41,948 | $1,613.38 | $20.10 | +$9,181 |
| Step 10 | $43,052 | $1,655.85 | $20.63 | +$9,423 |
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 2018, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.02% 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 Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,274 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,656. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $33,120 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,052. This is 28.02% 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 2018, it is 28.02%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,249 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 $1,274 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.