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$27,935 GS-2 Step 1 in Burlington (2023)
$35,157 GS-2 Step 10 in Burlington (2023)
+$4,323 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $27,935 $1,074.42 $13.39 +$4,323
Step 2 $28,600 $1,100.00 $13.70 +$4,426
Step 3 $29,525 $1,135.58 $14.15 +$4,569
Step 4 $30,307 $1,165.65 $14.52 +$4,690
Step 5 $30,649 $1,178.81 $14.69 +$4,743
Step 6 $31,551 $1,213.50 $15.12 +$4,883
Step 7 $32,452 $1,248.15 $15.55 +$5,022
Step 8 $33,354 $1,282.85 $15.98 +$5,162
Step 9 $34,255 $1,317.50 $16.41 +$5,301
Step 10 $35,157 $1,352.19 $16.85 +$5,441
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $23,612
  • Burlington GS-2 Step 1 $27,935
  • Locality add-on +$4,323
  • Adjustment percent 18.31%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $29,716
  • Burlington GS-2 Step 10 $35,157

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-2 in Burlington: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2023, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.31% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Burlington

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $1,074 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,352. 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-2 Burlington page.

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GS-2 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Burlington?
    In 2023, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $27,935 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $35,157. This is 18.31% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,323 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Burlington?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $1,074 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.