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$40,754 GS-6 Step 1 in Burlington (2022)
$52,981 GS-6 Step 10 in Burlington (2022)
+$6,105 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,754 $1,567.46 $19.53 +$6,105
Step 2 $42,113 $1,619.73 $20.18 +$6,309
Step 3 $43,471 $1,671.96 $20.83 +$6,512
Step 4 $44,830 $1,724.23 $21.48 +$6,716
Step 5 $46,188 $1,776.46 $22.13 +$6,919
Step 6 $47,547 $1,828.73 $22.78 +$7,123
Step 7 $48,905 $1,880.96 $23.43 +$7,326
Step 8 $50,264 $1,933.23 $24.08 +$7,530
Step 9 $51,622 $1,985.46 $24.74 +$7,733
Step 10 $52,981 $2,037.73 $25.39 +$7,937
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Burlington GS-6 Step 1 $40,754
  • Locality add-on +$6,105
  • Adjustment percent 17.62%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Burlington GS-6 Step 10 $52,981

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 2022, the Burlington pay area adds a 17.62% 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 $1,567 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,038. 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-6 Burlington page.

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GS-6 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Burlington?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $40,754 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,981. This is 17.62% 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 2022, it is 17.62%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,105 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 $1,567 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.