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$80,333 GS-12 Step 1 in Burlington (2022)
$104,437 GS-12 Step 10 in Burlington (2022)
+$12,034 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $80,333 $3,089.73 $38.49 +$12,034
Step 2 $83,011 $3,192.73 $39.78 +$12,435
Step 3 $85,690 $3,295.77 $41.06 +$12,837
Step 4 $88,368 $3,398.77 $42.34 +$13,238
Step 5 $91,046 $3,501.77 $43.63 +$13,639
Step 6 $93,724 $3,604.77 $44.91 +$14,040
Step 7 $96,403 $3,707.81 $46.19 +$14,442
Step 8 $99,081 $3,810.81 $47.48 +$14,843
Step 9 $101,759 $3,913.81 $48.76 +$15,244
Step 10 $104,437 $4,016.81 $50.04 +$15,645
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $68,299
  • Burlington GS-12 Step 1 $80,333
  • Locality add-on +$12,034
  • Adjustment percent 17.62%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $88,792
  • Burlington GS-12 Step 10 $104,437

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 2022, the Burlington pay area adds a 17.62% 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 $3,090 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,017. 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-12 Burlington page.

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GS-12 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in Burlington?
    In 2022, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $80,333 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $104,437. This is 17.62% 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 2022, it is 17.62%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,034 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 $3,090 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.