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$32,258 GS-4 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2020)
$41,933 GS-4 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2020)
+$5,343 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 19.85% 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 $32,258 $1,240.69 $15.46 +$5,343
Step 2 $33,333 $1,282.04 $15.97 +$5,521
Step 3 $34,408 $1,323.38 $16.49 +$5,699
Step 4 $35,483 $1,364.73 $17.00 +$5,877
Step 5 $36,558 $1,406.08 $17.52 +$6,055
Step 6 $37,633 $1,447.42 $18.03 +$6,233
Step 7 $38,708 $1,488.77 $18.55 +$6,411
Step 8 $39,783 $1,530.12 $19.06 +$6,589
Step 9 $40,858 $1,571.46 $19.58 +$6,767
Step 10 $41,933 $1,612.81 $20.09 +$6,945
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 1 $32,258
  • Locality add-on +$5,343
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-4 Step 10 $41,933

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 2020, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 19.85% 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 $1,241 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,613. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $32,258 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,933. This is 19.85% 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 2020, it is 19.85%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,343 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 $1,241 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.