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$36,024 GS-4 Step 1 in Burlington (2024)
$46,828 GS-4 Step 10 in Burlington (2024)
+$5,744 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 18.97% 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 $36,024 $1,385.54 $17.26 +$5,744
Step 2 $37,225 $1,431.73 $17.84 +$5,936
Step 3 $38,425 $1,477.88 $18.41 +$6,127
Step 4 $39,625 $1,524.04 $18.99 +$6,318
Step 5 $40,826 $1,570.23 $19.56 +$6,510
Step 6 $42,026 $1,616.38 $20.14 +$6,701
Step 7 $43,227 $1,662.58 $20.71 +$6,893
Step 8 $44,427 $1,708.73 $21.29 +$7,084
Step 9 $45,627 $1,754.88 $21.86 +$7,275
Step 10 $46,828 $1,801.08 $22.44 +$7,467
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Burlington GS-4 Step 1 $36,024
  • Locality add-on +$5,744
  • Adjustment percent 18.97%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Burlington GS-4 Step 10 $46,828

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 2024, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.97% 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 $1,386 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,801. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $36,024 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,828. This is 18.97% 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 2024, it is 18.97%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,744 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 $1,386 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.