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$34,983 GS-4 Step 1 in Huntsville (2023)
$45,477 GS-4 Step 10 in Huntsville (2023)
+$6,062 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for Huntsville

Each step below already includes the 20.96% 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 $34,983 $1,345.50 $16.76 +$6,062
Step 2 $36,149 $1,390.35 $17.32 +$6,264
Step 3 $37,315 $1,435.19 $17.88 +$6,466
Step 4 $38,481 $1,480.04 $18.44 +$6,668
Step 5 $39,647 $1,524.88 $19.00 +$6,870
Step 6 $40,813 $1,569.73 $19.56 +$7,072
Step 7 $41,979 $1,614.58 $20.11 +$7,274
Step 8 $43,145 $1,659.42 $20.67 +$7,476
Step 9 $44,311 $1,704.27 $21.23 +$7,678
Step 10 $45,477 $1,749.12 $21.79 +$7,880
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Huntsville pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Huntsville GS-4 Step 1 $34,983
  • Locality add-on +$6,062
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Huntsville GS-4 Step 10 $45,477

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 2023, the Huntsville pay area adds a 20.96% 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 $1,346 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,749. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Huntsville earns $34,983 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,477. This is 20.96% 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 2023, it is 20.96%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,062 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 $1,346 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.