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$36,233 GS-4 Step 1 in Alaska (2022)
$47,102 GS-4 Step 10 in Alaska (2022)
+$8,451 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 30.42% 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 $36,233 $1,393.58 $17.36 +$8,451
Step 2 $37,441 $1,440.04 $17.94 +$8,733
Step 3 $38,649 $1,486.50 $18.52 +$9,015
Step 4 $39,856 $1,532.92 $19.10 +$9,296
Step 5 $41,064 $1,579.38 $19.68 +$9,578
Step 6 $42,272 $1,625.85 $20.25 +$9,860
Step 7 $43,479 $1,672.27 $20.83 +$10,141
Step 8 $44,687 $1,718.73 $21.41 +$10,423
Step 9 $45,895 $1,765.19 $21.99 +$10,705
Step 10 $47,102 $1,811.62 $22.57 +$10,986

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Alaska GS-4 Step 1 $36,233
  • Locality add-on +$8,451
  • Adjustment percent 30.42%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Alaska GS-4 Step 10 $47,102

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 Alaska: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2022, the Alaska pay area adds a 30.42% 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 $1,394 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,812. 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 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-4 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Alaska?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $36,233 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,102. This is 30.42% 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 2022, it is 30.42%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,451 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 $1,394 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.