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$30,407 GS-4 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
$39,524 GS-4 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
+$4,174 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for VIRGINIA BEACH

Each step below already includes the 15.91% 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 $30,407 $1,169.50 $14.57 +$4,174
Step 2 $31,420 $1,208.46 $15.06 +$4,313
Step 3 $32,433 $1,247.42 $15.54 +$4,452
Step 4 $33,446 $1,286.38 $16.03 +$4,591
Step 5 $34,459 $1,325.35 $16.51 +$4,730
Step 6 $35,472 $1,364.31 $17.00 +$4,869
Step 7 $36,485 $1,403.27 $17.48 +$5,008
Step 8 $37,498 $1,442.23 $17.97 +$5,147
Step 9 $38,511 $1,481.19 $18.45 +$5,286
Step 10 $39,524 $1,520.15 $18.94 +$5,425
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-4 Step 1 $30,407
  • Locality add-on +$4,174
  • Adjustment percent 15.91%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-4 Step 10 $39,524

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 VIRGINIA BEACH: what to expect

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

For 2019, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 15.91% 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 VIRGINIA BEACH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $1,170 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,520. 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 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-4 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $30,407 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,524. This is 15.91% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For VIRGINIA BEACH in 2019, it is 15.91%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,174 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $1,170 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.