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$118,201 GS-14 Step 1 in Burlington (2023)
$153,659 GS-14 Step 10 in Burlington (2023)
+$18,293 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $118,201 $4,546.19 $56.64 +$18,293
Step 2 $122,141 $4,697.73 $58.52 +$18,903
Step 3 $126,081 $4,849.27 $60.41 +$19,513
Step 4 $130,020 $5,000.77 $62.30 +$20,122
Step 5 $133,960 $5,152.31 $64.19 +$20,732
Step 6 $137,900 $5,303.85 $66.08 +$21,342
Step 7 $141,839 $5,455.35 $67.96 +$21,951
Step 8 $145,779 $5,606.88 $69.85 +$22,561
Step 9 $149,719 $5,758.42 $71.74 +$23,171
Step 10 $153,659 $5,909.96 $73.63 +$23,781
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Burlington GS-14 Step 1 $118,201
  • Locality add-on +$18,293
  • Adjustment percent 18.31%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Burlington GS-14 Step 10 $153,659

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-14 in Burlington: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.31% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Burlington

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $4,546 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,910. 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-14 Burlington page.

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GS-14 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Burlington?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $118,201 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $153,659. This is 18.31% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,293 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Burlington?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $4,546 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.