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$37,979 GS-4 Step 1 in Alaska (2023)
$49,372 GS-4 Step 10 in Alaska (2023)
+$9,058 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 31.32% 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 $37,979 $1,460.73 $18.20 +$9,058
Step 2 $39,245 $1,509.42 $18.80 +$9,360
Step 3 $40,511 $1,558.12 $19.41 +$9,662
Step 4 $41,777 $1,606.81 $20.02 +$9,964
Step 5 $43,043 $1,655.50 $20.62 +$10,266
Step 6 $44,309 $1,704.19 $21.23 +$10,568
Step 7 $45,575 $1,752.88 $21.84 +$10,870
Step 8 $46,841 $1,801.58 $22.44 +$11,172
Step 9 $48,106 $1,850.23 $23.05 +$11,473
Step 10 $49,372 $1,898.92 $23.66 +$11,775

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Alaska GS-4 Step 1 $37,979
  • Locality add-on +$9,058
  • Adjustment percent 31.32%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Alaska GS-4 Step 10 $49,372

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 2023, the Alaska pay area adds a 31.32% 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 $1,461 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,899. 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 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-4 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Alaska?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $37,979 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,372. This is 31.32% 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 2023, it is 31.32%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,058 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 $1,461 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.