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$123,842 GS-15 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2019)
$160,993 GS-15 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2019)
+$17,247 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $123,842 $4,763.15 $59.34 +$17,247
Step 2 $127,970 $4,921.92 $61.32 +$17,822
Step 3 $132,098 $5,080.69 $63.30 +$18,397
Step 4 $136,226 $5,239.46 $65.27 +$18,972
Step 5 $140,354 $5,398.23 $67.25 +$19,547
Step 6 $144,481 $5,556.96 $69.23 +$20,121
Step 7 $148,609 $5,715.73 $71.21 +$20,696
Step 8 $152,737 $5,874.50 $73.18 +$21,271
Step 9 $156,865 $6,033.27 $75.16 +$21,846
Step 10 $160,993 $6,192.04 $77.14 +$22,421
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $106,595
  • BURLINGTON GS-15 Step 1 $123,842
  • Locality add-on +$17,247
  • Adjustment percent 16.18%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $138,572
  • BURLINGTON GS-15 Step 10 $160,993

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-15 in BURLINGTON: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2019, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $4,763 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,192. 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-15 BURLINGTON page.

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GS-15 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2019, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $123,842 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $160,993. This is 16.18% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,247 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $4,763 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.