2020 GS-4 Pay in Alaska
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 29.67% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $26,915 on the base table to $34,901 in Alaska.
2020 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 | $34,901 | $1,342.35 | $16.72 | +$7,986 |
| Step 2 | $36,064 | $1,387.08 | $17.28 | +$8,252 |
| Step 3 | $37,227 | $1,431.81 | $17.84 | +$8,518 |
| Step 4 | $38,390 | $1,476.54 | $18.39 | +$8,784 |
| Step 5 | $39,553 | $1,521.27 | $18.95 | +$9,050 |
| Step 6 | $40,716 | $1,566.00 | $19.51 | +$9,316 |
| Step 7 | $41,880 | $1,610.77 | $20.07 | +$9,583 |
| Step 8 | $43,043 | $1,655.50 | $20.62 | +$9,849 |
| Step 9 | $44,206 | $1,700.23 | $21.18 | +$10,115 |
| Step 10 | $45,369 | $1,744.96 | $21.74 | +$10,381 |
2020 GS-4 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 29.67% 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 | $34,901 | $1,342.35 | $16.72 | +$7,986 |
| Step 2 | $36,064 | $1,387.08 | $17.28 | +$8,252 |
| Step 3 | $37,227 | $1,431.81 | $17.84 | +$8,518 |
| Step 4 | $38,390 | $1,476.54 | $18.39 | +$8,784 |
| Step 5 | $39,553 | $1,521.27 | $18.95 | +$9,050 |
| Step 6 | $40,716 | $1,566.00 | $19.51 | +$9,316 |
| Step 7 | $41,880 | $1,610.77 | $20.07 | +$9,583 |
| Step 8 | $43,043 | $1,655.50 | $20.62 | +$9,849 |
| Step 9 | $44,206 | $1,700.23 | $21.18 | +$10,115 |
| Step 10 | $45,369 | $1,744.96 | $21.74 | +$10,381 |
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 2020, the Alaska pay area adds a 29.67% 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 $1,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,745. 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 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 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $34,901 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,369. This is 29.67% 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 2020, it is 29.67%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,986 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 $1,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.