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$63,876 GS-10 Step 1 in Burlington (2023)
$83,042 GS-10 Step 10 in Burlington (2023)
+$9,886 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 18.31% 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 $63,876 $2,456.77 $30.61 +$9,886
Step 2 $66,005 $2,538.65 $31.63 +$10,215
Step 3 $68,135 $2,620.58 $32.65 +$10,545
Step 4 $70,264 $2,702.46 $33.67 +$10,874
Step 5 $72,394 $2,784.38 $34.69 +$11,204
Step 6 $74,523 $2,866.27 $35.71 +$11,533
Step 7 $76,653 $2,948.19 $36.73 +$11,863
Step 8 $78,783 $3,030.12 $37.75 +$12,193
Step 9 $80,912 $3,112.00 $38.77 +$12,522
Step 10 $83,042 $3,193.92 $39.79 +$12,852
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 1 $63,876
  • Locality add-on +$9,886
  • Adjustment percent 18.31%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 10 $83,042

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 2023, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.31% 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 $2,457 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,194. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $63,876 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,042. This is 18.31% 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 2023, it is 18.31%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,886 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 $2,457 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.