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$25,685 GS-2 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2020)
$32,324 GS-2 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2020)
+$3,711 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,685 $987.88 $12.31 +$3,711
Step 2 $26,297 $1,011.42 $12.60 +$3,800
Step 3 $27,148 $1,044.15 $13.01 +$3,923
Step 4 $27,867 $1,071.81 $13.35 +$4,027
Step 5 $28,180 $1,083.85 $13.50 +$4,072
Step 6 $29,009 $1,115.73 $13.90 +$4,192
Step 7 $29,837 $1,147.58 $14.30 +$4,311
Step 8 $30,666 $1,179.46 $14.69 +$4,431
Step 9 $31,495 $1,211.35 $15.09 +$4,551
Step 10 $32,324 $1,243.23 $15.49 +$4,671
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $21,974
  • BURLINGTON GS-2 Step 1 $25,685
  • Locality add-on +$3,711
  • Adjustment percent 16.89%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $27,653
  • BURLINGTON GS-2 Step 10 $32,324

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-2 in BURLINGTON: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2020, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.89% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $988 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,243. 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-2 BURLINGTON page.

Other grades in BURLINGTON

GS-2 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2020, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $25,685 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $32,324. This is 16.89% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,711 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $988 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.