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$30,477 GS-4 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2019)
$39,616 GS-4 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2019)
+$4,244 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for BURLINGTON

Each step below already includes the 16.18% 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 $30,477 $1,172.19 $14.60 +$4,244
Step 2 $31,493 $1,211.27 $15.09 +$4,386
Step 3 $32,508 $1,250.31 $15.58 +$4,527
Step 4 $33,524 $1,289.38 $16.06 +$4,669
Step 5 $34,539 $1,328.42 $16.55 +$4,810
Step 6 $35,555 $1,367.50 $17.04 +$4,952
Step 7 $36,570 $1,406.54 $17.52 +$5,093
Step 8 $37,585 $1,445.58 $18.01 +$5,234
Step 9 $38,601 $1,484.65 $18.50 +$5,376
Step 10 $39,616 $1,523.69 $18.98 +$5,517
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • BURLINGTON GS-4 Step 1 $30,477
  • Locality add-on +$4,244
  • Adjustment percent 16.18%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • BURLINGTON GS-4 Step 10 $39,616

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 BURLINGTON: what to expect

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

For 2019, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.18% 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 BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $1,172 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,524. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 BURLINGTON page.

Other grades in BURLINGTON

GS-4 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $30,477 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,616. This is 16.18% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in BURLINGTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BURLINGTON in 2019, it is 16.18%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,244 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $1,172 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.