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$58,005 GS-9 Step 1 in Burlington (2023)
$75,404 GS-9 Step 10 in Burlington (2023)
+$8,977 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,005 $2,230.96 $27.79 +$8,977
Step 2 $59,938 $2,305.31 $28.72 +$9,276
Step 3 $61,871 $2,379.65 $29.65 +$9,575
Step 4 $63,805 $2,454.04 $30.57 +$9,875
Step 5 $65,738 $2,528.38 $31.50 +$10,174
Step 6 $67,671 $2,602.73 $32.43 +$10,473
Step 7 $69,604 $2,677.08 $33.35 +$10,772
Step 8 $71,537 $2,751.42 $34.28 +$11,071
Step 9 $73,471 $2,825.81 $35.20 +$11,371
Step 10 $75,404 $2,900.15 $36.13 +$11,670
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Burlington GS-9 Step 1 $58,005
  • Locality add-on +$8,977
  • Adjustment percent 18.31%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Burlington GS-9 Step 10 $75,404

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-9 in Burlington: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2023, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.31% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Burlington

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $2,231 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,900. 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-9 Burlington page.

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GS-9 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Burlington?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $58,005 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,404. This is 18.31% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,977 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Burlington?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $2,231 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.