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$58,733 GS-10 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2020)
$76,354 GS-10 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2020)
+$8,487 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for BURLINGTON

Each step below already includes the 16.89% 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 $58,733 $2,258.96 $28.14 +$8,487
Step 2 $60,690 $2,334.23 $29.08 +$8,769
Step 3 $62,648 $2,409.54 $30.02 +$9,052
Step 4 $64,606 $2,484.85 $30.96 +$9,335
Step 5 $66,564 $2,560.15 $31.89 +$9,618
Step 6 $68,522 $2,635.46 $32.83 +$9,901
Step 7 $70,480 $2,710.77 $33.77 +$10,184
Step 8 $72,438 $2,786.08 $34.71 +$10,467
Step 9 $74,396 $2,861.38 $35.65 +$10,750
Step 10 $76,354 $2,936.69 $36.59 +$11,033
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • BURLINGTON GS-10 Step 1 $58,733
  • Locality add-on +$8,487
  • Adjustment percent 16.89%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • BURLINGTON GS-10 Step 10 $76,354

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 2020, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.89% 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 $2,259 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,937. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 BURLINGTON page.

Other grades in BURLINGTON

GS-10 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $58,733 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,354. This is 16.89% 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 2020, it is 16.89%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,487 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 $2,259 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.