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$30,065 GS-4 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2018)
$39,080 GS-4 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2018)
+$4,194 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.21% 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 $30,065 $1,156.35 $14.41 +$4,194
Step 2 $31,066 $1,194.85 $14.89 +$4,333
Step 3 $32,068 $1,233.38 $15.37 +$4,473
Step 4 $33,070 $1,271.92 $15.85 +$4,613
Step 5 $34,072 $1,310.46 $16.33 +$4,753
Step 6 $35,073 $1,348.96 $16.81 +$4,892
Step 7 $36,075 $1,387.50 $17.29 +$5,032
Step 8 $37,077 $1,426.04 $17.77 +$5,172
Step 9 $38,079 $1,464.58 $18.25 +$5,312
Step 10 $39,080 $1,503.08 $18.73 +$5,451
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • CHARLOTTE GS-4 Step 1 $30,065
  • Locality add-on +$4,194
  • Adjustment percent 16.21%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • CHARLOTTE GS-4 Step 10 $39,080

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 2018, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.21% 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 $1,156 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,503. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $30,065 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,080. This is 16.21% 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 2018, it is 16.21%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,194 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 $1,156 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.