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$31,775 GS-4 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2021)
$41,307 GS-4 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2021)
+$4,591 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 pay table for BURLINGTON

Each step below already includes the 16.89% 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 $31,775 $1,222.12 $15.23 +$4,591
Step 2 $32,834 $1,262.85 $15.73 +$4,744
Step 3 $33,893 $1,303.58 $16.24 +$4,897
Step 4 $34,952 $1,344.31 $16.75 +$5,050
Step 5 $36,011 $1,385.04 $17.25 +$5,203
Step 6 $37,070 $1,425.77 $17.76 +$5,356
Step 7 $38,130 $1,466.54 $18.27 +$5,510
Step 8 $39,189 $1,507.27 $18.78 +$5,663
Step 9 $40,248 $1,548.00 $19.29 +$5,816
Step 10 $41,307 $1,588.73 $19.79 +$5,969
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • BURLINGTON GS-4 Step 1 $31,775
  • Locality add-on +$4,591
  • Adjustment percent 16.89%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • BURLINGTON GS-4 Step 10 $41,307

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 2021, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.89% 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 $1,222 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,589. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $31,775 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,307. This is 16.89% 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 2021, it is 16.89%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,591 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 $1,222 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.