2024 GS-4 Pay in Albany
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA earn 20.25% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,280 on the base table to $36,412 in Albany.
2024 GS-4 Pay in Albany
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,412 | $1,400.46 | $17.45 | +$6,132 |
| Step 2 | $37,625 | $1,447.12 | $18.03 | +$6,336 |
| Step 3 | $38,838 | $1,493.77 | $18.61 | +$6,540 |
| Step 4 | $40,052 | $1,540.46 | $19.19 | +$6,745 |
| Step 5 | $41,265 | $1,587.12 | $19.77 | +$6,949 |
| Step 6 | $42,478 | $1,633.77 | $20.35 | +$7,153 |
| Step 7 | $43,692 | $1,680.46 | $20.94 | +$7,358 |
| Step 8 | $44,905 | $1,727.12 | $21.52 | +$7,562 |
| Step 9 | $46,118 | $1,773.77 | $22.10 | +$7,766 |
| Step 10 | $47,332 | $1,820.46 | $22.68 | +$7,971 |
2024 GS-4 pay table for Albany
Each step below already includes the 20.25% 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 | $36,412 | $1,400.46 | $17.45 | +$6,132 |
| Step 2 | $37,625 | $1,447.12 | $18.03 | +$6,336 |
| Step 3 | $38,838 | $1,493.77 | $18.61 | +$6,540 |
| Step 4 | $40,052 | $1,540.46 | $19.19 | +$6,745 |
| Step 5 | $41,265 | $1,587.12 | $19.77 | +$6,949 |
| Step 6 | $42,478 | $1,633.77 | $20.35 | +$7,153 |
| Step 7 | $43,692 | $1,680.46 | $20.94 | +$7,358 |
| Step 8 | $44,905 | $1,727.12 | $21.52 | +$7,562 |
| Step 9 | $46,118 | $1,773.77 | $22.10 | +$7,766 |
| Step 10 | $47,332 | $1,820.46 | $22.68 | +$7,971 |
Base vs. locality comparison
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Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Albany: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2024, the Albany pay area adds a 20.25% 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 Albany
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $1,400 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,820. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Albany page.
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GS-4 in Albany questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Albany?
In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Albany earns $36,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,332. This is 20.25% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Albany?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Albany in 2024, it is 20.25%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,132 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Albany?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $1,400 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.