GS-4 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,502 | $18.45 | $1,476.00 |
| Step 2 | $39,786 | $19.06 | $1,524.80 |
| Step 3 | $41,070 | $19.68 | $1,574.40 |
| Step 4 | $42,354 | $20.29 | $1,623.20 |
| Step 5 | $43,637 | $20.91 | $1,672.80 |
| Step 6 | $44,921 | $21.52 | $1,721.60 |
| Step 7 | $46,205 | $22.14 | $1,771.20 |
| Step 8 | $47,488 | $22.75 | $1,820.00 |
| Step 9 | $48,772 | $23.37 | $1,869.60 |
| Step 10 | $50,056 | $23.98 | $1,918.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $35,251 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,637 |
| Per month | $3,636 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,672.80 |
| Hourly | $20.91 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Atlanta-
- GS-5 in Atlanta-
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-4 in Atlanta- ranges from $38,502 at the first step to $50,056 at the top step, with $43,637 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.