2025 GS-4 Pay in Atlanta
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.79% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,795 on the base table to $38,121 in Atlanta.
2025 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 | $38,121 | $1,466.19 | $18.27 | +$7,326 |
| Step 2 | $39,392 | $1,515.08 | $18.87 | +$7,570 |
| Step 3 | $40,664 | $1,564.00 | $19.48 | +$7,815 |
| Step 4 | $41,935 | $1,612.88 | $20.09 | +$8,059 |
| Step 5 | $43,206 | $1,661.77 | $20.70 | +$8,303 |
| Step 6 | $44,478 | $1,710.69 | $21.31 | +$8,548 |
| Step 7 | $45,749 | $1,759.58 | $21.92 | +$8,792 |
| Step 8 | $47,020 | $1,808.46 | $22.53 | +$9,036 |
| Step 9 | $48,292 | $1,857.38 | $23.14 | +$9,281 |
| Step 10 | $49,563 | $1,906.27 | $23.75 | +$9,525 |
2025 GS-4 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.79% 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 | $38,121 | $1,466.19 | $18.27 | +$7,326 |
| Step 2 | $39,392 | $1,515.08 | $18.87 | +$7,570 |
| Step 3 | $40,664 | $1,564.00 | $19.48 | +$7,815 |
| Step 4 | $41,935 | $1,612.88 | $20.09 | +$8,059 |
| Step 5 | $43,206 | $1,661.77 | $20.70 | +$8,303 |
| Step 6 | $44,478 | $1,710.69 | $21.31 | +$8,548 |
| Step 7 | $45,749 | $1,759.58 | $21.92 | +$8,792 |
| Step 8 | $47,020 | $1,808.46 | $22.53 | +$9,036 |
| Step 9 | $48,292 | $1,857.38 | $23.14 | +$9,281 |
| Step 10 | $49,563 | $1,906.27 | $23.75 | +$9,525 |
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 2025, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.79% 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 $1,466 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,906. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $38,121 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,563. This is 23.79% 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 2025, it is 23.79%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,326 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 $1,466 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.