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$29,507 GS-4 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2017)
$38,354 GS-4 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2017)
+$3,993 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 15.65% 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 $29,507 $1,134.88 $14.14 +$3,993
Step 2 $30,490 $1,172.69 $14.61 +$4,126
Step 3 $31,473 $1,210.50 $15.08 +$4,259
Step 4 $32,456 $1,248.31 $15.55 +$4,392
Step 5 $33,439 $1,286.12 $16.02 +$4,525
Step 6 $34,422 $1,323.92 $16.49 +$4,658
Step 7 $35,405 $1,361.73 $16.96 +$4,791
Step 8 $36,388 $1,399.54 $17.44 +$4,924
Step 9 $37,371 $1,437.35 $17.91 +$5,057
Step 10 $38,354 $1,475.15 $18.38 +$5,190
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • CHARLOTTE GS-4 Step 1 $29,507
  • Locality add-on +$3,993
  • Adjustment percent 15.65%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • CHARLOTTE GS-4 Step 10 $38,354

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 CHARLOTTE: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 15.65% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $1,135 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,475. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-4 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $29,507 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,354. This is 15.65% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2017, it is 15.65%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,993 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $1,135 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.