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$31,477 GS-4 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2019)
$40,915 GS-4 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2019)
+$5,244 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 19.99% 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 $31,477 $1,210.65 $15.08 +$5,244
Step 2 $32,526 $1,251.00 $15.59 +$5,419
Step 3 $33,574 $1,291.31 $16.09 +$5,593
Step 4 $34,623 $1,331.65 $16.59 +$5,768
Step 5 $35,672 $1,372.00 $17.09 +$5,943
Step 6 $36,721 $1,412.35 $17.60 +$6,118
Step 7 $37,769 $1,452.65 $18.10 +$6,292
Step 8 $38,818 $1,493.00 $18.60 +$6,467
Step 9 $39,867 $1,533.35 $19.10 +$6,642
Step 10 $40,915 $1,573.65 $19.60 +$6,816
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 1 $31,477
  • Locality add-on +$5,244
  • Adjustment percent 19.99%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • RALEIGH GS-4 Step 10 $40,915

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 2019, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 19.99% 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 $1,211 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,574. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-4 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $31,477 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,915. This is 19.99% 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 2019, it is 19.99%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,244 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 $1,211 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.