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$39,629 GS-6 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2021)
$51,517 GS-6 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2021)
+$5,726 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,629 $1,524.19 $18.99 +$5,726
Step 2 $40,950 $1,575.00 $19.62 +$5,917
Step 3 $42,271 $1,625.81 $20.25 +$6,108
Step 4 $43,592 $1,676.62 $20.89 +$6,299
Step 5 $44,913 $1,727.42 $21.52 +$6,490
Step 6 $46,234 $1,778.23 $22.15 +$6,681
Step 7 $47,554 $1,829.00 $22.79 +$6,871
Step 8 $48,875 $1,879.81 $23.42 +$7,062
Step 9 $50,196 $1,930.62 $24.05 +$7,253
Step 10 $51,517 $1,981.42 $24.68 +$7,444
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • BURLINGTON GS-6 Step 1 $39,629
  • Locality add-on +$5,726
  • Adjustment percent 16.89%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • BURLINGTON GS-6 Step 10 $51,517

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 2021, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.89% 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 $1,524 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,981. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $39,629 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,517. This is 16.89% 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 2021, it is 16.89%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,726 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 $1,524 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.