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$31,264 GS-4 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2019)
$40,639 GS-4 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2019)
+$5,031 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 19.18% 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 $31,264 $1,202.46 $14.98 +$5,031
Step 2 $32,306 $1,242.54 $15.48 +$5,199
Step 3 $33,348 $1,282.62 $15.98 +$5,367
Step 4 $34,389 $1,322.65 $16.48 +$5,534
Step 5 $35,431 $1,362.73 $16.98 +$5,702
Step 6 $36,473 $1,402.81 $17.48 +$5,870
Step 7 $37,514 $1,442.85 $17.98 +$6,037
Step 8 $38,556 $1,482.92 $18.47 +$6,205
Step 9 $39,598 $1,523.00 $18.97 +$6,373
Step 10 $40,639 $1,563.04 $19.47 +$6,540
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 1 $31,264
  • Locality add-on +$5,031
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 10 $40,639

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 HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 19.18% 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 HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,202 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,563. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-4 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $31,264 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,639. This is 19.18% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in HUNTSVILLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HUNTSVILLE in 2019, it is 19.18%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,031 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,202 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.