What is the rank associated with the E-4 pay grade?

The rank associated with the E-4 pay grade is Petty Officer Third Class. In the Navy's enlisted rank structure, the E-4 designation represents an entry-level non-commissioned officer position. Petty Officer Third Class is the first rank within the Petty Officer category, aimed at sailors who have successfully completed certain training requirements and demonstrated competence in their designated occupation.

This rank signifies that the sailor is no longer an apprentice level (E-1 or E-2) and has taken on additional responsibilities and leadership roles within their unit. By achieving this rank, these sailors typically supervise junior personnel and assist in various duties within their specialties, reflecting a key step in their professional development within the Navy.

Other ranks, such as Petty Officer First Class (E-6), Chief Petty Officer (E-7), and Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9), represent higher levels of responsibility and experience, which is why they do not correspond to the E-4 pay grade.