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$34,216 GS-4 Step 1 in Burlington (2023)
$44,481 GS-4 Step 10 in Burlington (2023)
+$5,295 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 18.31% 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 $34,216 $1,316.00 $16.39 +$5,295
Step 2 $35,357 $1,359.88 $16.94 +$5,472
Step 3 $36,497 $1,403.73 $17.49 +$5,648
Step 4 $37,638 $1,447.62 $18.03 +$5,825
Step 5 $38,778 $1,491.46 $18.58 +$6,001
Step 6 $39,919 $1,535.35 $19.13 +$6,178
Step 7 $41,059 $1,579.19 $19.67 +$6,354
Step 8 $42,200 $1,623.08 $20.22 +$6,531
Step 9 $43,341 $1,666.96 $20.77 +$6,708
Step 10 $44,481 $1,710.81 $21.31 +$6,884
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Burlington GS-4 Step 1 $34,216
  • Locality add-on +$5,295
  • Adjustment percent 18.31%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Burlington GS-4 Step 10 $44,481

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 2023, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.31% 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 $1,316 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,711. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $34,216 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,481. This is 18.31% 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 2023, it is 18.31%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,295 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 $1,316 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.