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$36,784 GS-4 Step 1 in Huntsville (2024)
$47,816 GS-4 Step 10 in Huntsville (2024)
+$6,504 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for Huntsville

Each step below already includes the 21.48% 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 $36,784 $1,414.77 $17.63 +$6,504
Step 2 $38,010 $1,461.92 $18.21 +$6,721
Step 3 $39,236 $1,509.08 $18.80 +$6,938
Step 4 $40,461 $1,556.19 $19.39 +$7,154
Step 5 $41,687 $1,603.35 $19.97 +$7,371
Step 6 $42,913 $1,650.50 $20.56 +$7,588
Step 7 $44,139 $1,697.65 $21.15 +$7,805
Step 8 $45,364 $1,744.77 $21.74 +$8,021
Step 9 $46,590 $1,791.92 $22.32 +$8,238
Step 10 $47,816 $1,839.08 $22.91 +$8,455
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Huntsville pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Huntsville GS-4 Step 1 $36,784
  • Locality add-on +$6,504
  • Adjustment percent 21.48%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Huntsville GS-4 Step 10 $47,816

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 2024, the Huntsville pay area adds a 21.48% 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 $1,415 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,839. 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 Huntsville page.

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GS-4 in Huntsville questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Huntsville?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Huntsville earns $36,784 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,816. This is 21.48% 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 2024, it is 21.48%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,504 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 $1,415 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.