2019 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.89% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $26,233 on the base table to $33,812 in Alaska.
2019 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 | $33,812 | $1,300.46 | $16.20 | +$7,579 |
| Step 2 | $34,938 | $1,343.77 | $16.74 | +$7,831 |
| Step 3 | $36,065 | $1,387.12 | $17.28 | +$8,084 |
| Step 4 | $37,191 | $1,430.42 | $17.82 | +$8,336 |
| Step 5 | $38,318 | $1,473.77 | $18.36 | +$8,589 |
| Step 6 | $39,444 | $1,517.08 | $18.90 | +$8,841 |
| Step 7 | $40,571 | $1,560.42 | $19.44 | +$9,094 |
| Step 8 | $41,697 | $1,603.73 | $19.98 | +$9,346 |
| Step 9 | $42,824 | $1,647.08 | $20.52 | +$9,599 |
| Step 10 | $43,950 | $1,690.38 | $21.06 | +$9,851 |
2019 GS-4 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 28.89% 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 | $33,812 | $1,300.46 | $16.20 | +$7,579 |
| Step 2 | $34,938 | $1,343.77 | $16.74 | +$7,831 |
| Step 3 | $36,065 | $1,387.12 | $17.28 | +$8,084 |
| Step 4 | $37,191 | $1,430.42 | $17.82 | +$8,336 |
| Step 5 | $38,318 | $1,473.77 | $18.36 | +$8,589 |
| Step 6 | $39,444 | $1,517.08 | $18.90 | +$8,841 |
| Step 7 | $40,571 | $1,560.42 | $19.44 | +$9,094 |
| Step 8 | $41,697 | $1,603.73 | $19.98 | +$9,346 |
| Step 9 | $42,824 | $1,647.08 | $20.52 | +$9,599 |
| Step 10 | $43,950 | $1,690.38 | $21.06 | +$9,851 |
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 2019, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.89% 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 $1,300 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,690. 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 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 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $33,812 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,950. This is 28.89% 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 2019, it is 28.89%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,579 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 $1,300 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.