GS-4 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,221 | $17.83 | $1,426.40 |
| Step 2 | $38,462 | $18.43 | $1,474.40 |
| Step 3 | $39,703 | $19.02 | $1,521.60 |
| Step 4 | $40,944 | $19.62 | $1,569.60 |
| Step 5 | $42,185 | $20.21 | $1,616.80 |
| Step 6 | $43,426 | $20.81 | $1,664.80 |
| Step 7 | $44,667 | $21.40 | $1,712.00 |
| Step 8 | $45,908 | $22.00 | $1,760.00 |
| Step 9 | $47,149 | $22.59 | $1,807.20 |
| Step 10 | $48,390 | $23.19 | $1,855.20 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $35,251 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,185 |
| Per month | $3,515 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,616.80 |
| Hourly | $20.21 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-5 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-4 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $37,221 at the first step to $48,390 at the top step, with $42,185 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.