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$38,009 GS-6 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2019)
$49,417 GS-6 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2019)
+$5,293 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,009 $1,461.88 $18.21 +$5,293
Step 2 $39,277 $1,510.65 $18.82 +$5,470
Step 3 $40,544 $1,559.38 $19.43 +$5,646
Step 4 $41,812 $1,608.15 $20.03 +$5,823
Step 5 $43,080 $1,656.92 $20.64 +$6,000
Step 6 $44,347 $1,705.65 $21.25 +$6,176
Step 7 $45,615 $1,754.42 $21.86 +$6,353
Step 8 $46,882 $1,803.15 $22.46 +$6,529
Step 9 $48,150 $1,851.92 $23.07 +$6,706
Step 10 $49,417 $1,900.65 $23.68 +$6,882
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • BURLINGTON GS-6 Step 1 $38,009
  • Locality add-on +$5,293
  • Adjustment percent 16.18%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • BURLINGTON GS-6 Step 10 $49,417

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-6 in BURLINGTON: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2019, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $1,462 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,901. 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-6 BURLINGTON page.

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GS-6 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $38,009 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,417. This is 16.18% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,293 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $1,462 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.