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$56,897 GS-10 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2019)
$73,961 GS-10 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2019)
+$7,924 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for BURLINGTON

Each step below already includes the 16.18% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,897 $2,188.35 $27.26 +$7,924
Step 2 $58,793 $2,261.27 $28.17 +$8,188
Step 3 $60,689 $2,334.19 $29.08 +$8,452
Step 4 $62,585 $2,407.12 $29.99 +$8,716
Step 5 $64,481 $2,480.04 $30.90 +$8,980
Step 6 $66,377 $2,552.96 $31.80 +$9,244
Step 7 $68,273 $2,625.88 $32.71 +$9,508
Step 8 $70,169 $2,698.81 $33.62 +$9,772
Step 9 $72,065 $2,771.73 $34.53 +$10,036
Step 10 $73,961 $2,844.65 $35.44 +$10,300
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • BURLINGTON GS-10 Step 1 $56,897
  • Locality add-on +$7,924
  • Adjustment percent 16.18%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • BURLINGTON GS-10 Step 10 $73,961

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-10 in BURLINGTON: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $2,188 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,845. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 BURLINGTON page.

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GS-10 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $56,897 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,961. This is 16.18% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in BURLINGTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BURLINGTON in 2019, it is 16.18%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,924 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $2,188 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.