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$61,002 GS-10 Step 1 in Burlington (2022)
$79,305 GS-10 Step 10 in Burlington (2022)
+$9,138 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 17.62% 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 $61,002 $2,346.23 $29.23 +$9,138
Step 2 $63,036 $2,424.46 $30.20 +$9,443
Step 3 $65,070 $2,502.69 $31.18 +$9,748
Step 4 $67,103 $2,580.88 $32.15 +$10,052
Step 5 $69,137 $2,659.12 $33.13 +$10,357
Step 6 $71,171 $2,737.35 $34.10 +$10,662
Step 7 $73,204 $2,815.54 $35.08 +$10,966
Step 8 $75,238 $2,893.77 $36.05 +$11,271
Step 9 $77,272 $2,972.00 $37.03 +$11,576
Step 10 $79,305 $3,050.19 $38.00 +$11,880
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 1 $61,002
  • Locality add-on +$9,138
  • Adjustment percent 17.62%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 10 $79,305

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 2022, the Burlington pay area adds a 17.62% 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 $2,346 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,050. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Burlington page.

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GS-10 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Burlington?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $61,002 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,305. This is 17.62% 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 2022, it is 17.62%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,138 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 $2,346 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.