Using the schedule in the Job Classification Plan, calculate the number of years it would take an employee to advance from their starting position in Grade $4($Step $1)$ to Step $4$ if they demonstrate acceptable performance.

Another employee asked what their salary would likely be after completing two additional years of service. This employee just entered their first year in Grade $4($Step $2).$ If they were to demonstrate acceptable performance, what would their expected salary be after completing two additional years of service?

All pay rates typically increase each year based on changes in the consumer price index. Calculate the salary for each step in Grade $7$ based on an overall $3\%$ increase.