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$33,463 GS-4 Step 1 in Huntsville (2022)
$43,502 GS-4 Step 10 in Huntsville (2022)
+$5,681 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Huntsville

Each step below already includes the 20.45% 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 $33,463 $1,287.04 $16.03 +$5,681
Step 2 $34,579 $1,329.96 $16.57 +$5,871
Step 3 $35,694 $1,372.85 $17.10 +$6,060
Step 4 $36,810 $1,415.77 $17.64 +$6,250
Step 5 $37,925 $1,458.65 $18.17 +$6,439
Step 6 $39,040 $1,501.54 $18.71 +$6,628
Step 7 $40,156 $1,544.46 $19.24 +$6,818
Step 8 $41,271 $1,587.35 $19.78 +$7,007
Step 9 $42,386 $1,630.23 $20.31 +$7,196
Step 10 $43,502 $1,673.15 $20.84 +$7,386
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Huntsville pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Huntsville GS-4 Step 1 $33,463
  • Locality add-on +$5,681
  • Adjustment percent 20.45%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Huntsville GS-4 Step 10 $43,502

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 2022, the Huntsville pay area adds a 20.45% 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 $1,287 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,673. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Huntsville earns $33,463 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,502. This is 20.45% 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 2022, it is 20.45%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,681 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 $1,287 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.