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$30,638 GS-4 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
$39,824 GS-4 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
+$4,405 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.79% 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 $30,638 $1,178.38 $14.68 +$4,405
Step 2 $31,658 $1,217.62 $15.17 +$4,551
Step 3 $32,679 $1,256.88 $15.66 +$4,698
Step 4 $33,700 $1,296.15 $16.15 +$4,845
Step 5 $34,720 $1,335.38 $16.64 +$4,991
Step 6 $35,741 $1,374.65 $17.13 +$5,138
Step 7 $36,762 $1,413.92 $17.61 +$5,285
Step 8 $37,783 $1,453.19 $18.10 +$5,432
Step 9 $38,803 $1,492.42 $18.59 +$5,578
Step 10 $39,824 $1,531.69 $19.08 +$5,725
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • CHARLOTTE GS-4 Step 1 $30,638
  • Locality add-on +$4,405
  • Adjustment percent 16.79%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • CHARLOTTE GS-4 Step 10 $39,824

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 2019, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.79% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $1,178 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,532. 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 CHARLOTTE page.

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GS-4 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $30,638 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,824. This is 16.79% 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 2019, it is 16.79%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,405 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 $1,178 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.