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$32,677 GS-4 Step 1 in Burlington (2022)
$42,480 GS-4 Step 10 in Burlington (2022)
+$4,895 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 17.62% 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 $32,677 $1,256.81 $15.66 +$4,895
Step 2 $33,766 $1,298.69 $16.18 +$5,058
Step 3 $34,856 $1,340.62 $16.70 +$5,222
Step 4 $35,945 $1,382.50 $17.22 +$5,385
Step 5 $37,034 $1,424.38 $17.75 +$5,548
Step 6 $38,123 $1,466.27 $18.27 +$5,711
Step 7 $39,212 $1,508.15 $18.79 +$5,874
Step 8 $40,301 $1,550.04 $19.31 +$6,037
Step 9 $41,390 $1,591.92 $19.83 +$6,200
Step 10 $42,480 $1,633.85 $20.35 +$6,364
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Burlington GS-4 Step 1 $32,677
  • Locality add-on +$4,895
  • Adjustment percent 17.62%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Burlington GS-4 Step 10 $42,480

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 2022, the Burlington pay area adds a 17.62% 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 $1,257 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,634. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Burlington page.

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GS-4 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Burlington?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $32,677 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,480. This is 17.62% 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 2022, it is 17.62%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,895 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 $1,257 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.