2024 GS-4 Pay in Atlanta
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.45% 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 $37,381 in Atlanta.
2024 GS-4 Pay in Atlanta
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,381 | $1,437.73 | $17.91 | +$7,101 |
| Step 2 | $38,626 | $1,485.62 | $18.51 | +$7,337 |
| Step 3 | $39,872 | $1,533.54 | $19.10 | +$7,574 |
| Step 4 | $41,117 | $1,581.42 | $19.70 | +$7,810 |
| Step 5 | $42,363 | $1,629.35 | $20.30 | +$8,047 |
| Step 6 | $43,609 | $1,677.27 | $20.90 | +$8,284 |
| Step 7 | $44,854 | $1,725.15 | $21.49 | +$8,520 |
| Step 8 | $46,100 | $1,773.08 | $22.09 | +$8,757 |
| Step 9 | $47,346 | $1,821.00 | $22.69 | +$8,994 |
| Step 10 | $48,591 | $1,868.88 | $23.28 | +$9,230 |
2024 GS-4 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.45% 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 | $37,381 | $1,437.73 | $17.91 | +$7,101 |
| Step 2 | $38,626 | $1,485.62 | $18.51 | +$7,337 |
| Step 3 | $39,872 | $1,533.54 | $19.10 | +$7,574 |
| Step 4 | $41,117 | $1,581.42 | $19.70 | +$7,810 |
| Step 5 | $42,363 | $1,629.35 | $20.30 | +$8,047 |
| Step 6 | $43,609 | $1,677.27 | $20.90 | +$8,284 |
| Step 7 | $44,854 | $1,725.15 | $21.49 | +$8,520 |
| Step 8 | $46,100 | $1,773.08 | $22.09 | +$8,757 |
| Step 9 | $47,346 | $1,821.00 | $22.69 | +$8,994 |
| Step 10 | $48,591 | $1,868.88 | $23.28 | +$9,230 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Atlanta pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Atlanta: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2024, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.45% 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 Atlanta
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $1,438 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,869. 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 Atlanta page.
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GS-4 in Atlanta questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Atlanta?
In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $37,381 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,591. This is 23.45% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Atlanta?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Atlanta in 2024, it is 23.45%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,101 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Atlanta?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $1,438 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.