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$77,343 GS-12 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2020)
$100,550 GS-12 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2020)
+$11,176 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,343 $2,974.73 $37.06 +$11,176
Step 2 $79,921 $3,073.88 $38.29 +$11,548
Step 3 $82,500 $3,173.08 $39.53 +$11,921
Step 4 $85,078 $3,272.23 $40.77 +$12,293
Step 5 $87,657 $3,371.42 $42.00 +$12,666
Step 6 $90,236 $3,470.62 $43.24 +$13,039
Step 7 $92,814 $3,569.77 $44.47 +$13,411
Step 8 $95,393 $3,668.96 $45.71 +$13,784
Step 9 $97,971 $3,768.12 $46.94 +$14,156
Step 10 $100,550 $3,867.31 $48.18 +$14,529
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,167
  • BURLINGTON GS-12 Step 1 $77,343
  • Locality add-on +$11,176
  • Adjustment percent 16.89%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,021
  • BURLINGTON GS-12 Step 10 $100,550

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 2020, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.89% 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 $2,975 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,867. 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-12 BURLINGTON page.

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GS-12 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2020, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $77,343 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,550. This is 16.89% 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 2020, it is 16.89%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,176 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 $2,975 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.