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$74,924 GS-12 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2019)
$97,405 GS-12 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2019)
+$10,434 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $74,924 $2,881.69 $35.90 +$10,434
Step 2 $77,422 $2,977.77 $37.10 +$10,782
Step 3 $79,920 $3,073.85 $38.29 +$11,130
Step 4 $82,418 $3,169.92 $39.49 +$11,478
Step 5 $84,916 $3,266.00 $40.69 +$11,826
Step 6 $87,414 $3,362.08 $41.89 +$12,174
Step 7 $89,912 $3,458.15 $43.08 +$12,522
Step 8 $92,410 $3,554.23 $44.28 +$12,870
Step 9 $94,907 $3,650.27 $45.48 +$13,217
Step 10 $97,405 $3,746.35 $46.67 +$13,565
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $64,490
  • BURLINGTON GS-12 Step 1 $74,924
  • Locality add-on +$10,434
  • Adjustment percent 16.18%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $83,840
  • BURLINGTON GS-12 Step 10 $97,405

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-12 in BURLINGTON: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2019, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $2,882 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,746. 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-12 BURLINGTON page.

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GS-12 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $74,924 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,405. This is 16.18% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,434 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $2,882 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.