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$67,251 GS-10 Step 1 in Burlington (2024)
$87,424 GS-10 Step 10 in Burlington (2024)
+$10,723 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 18.97% 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 $67,251 $2,586.58 $32.22 +$10,723
Step 2 $69,493 $2,672.81 $33.30 +$11,081
Step 3 $71,734 $2,759.00 $34.37 +$11,438
Step 4 $73,976 $2,845.23 $35.45 +$11,796
Step 5 $76,217 $2,931.42 $36.52 +$12,153
Step 6 $78,458 $3,017.62 $37.59 +$12,510
Step 7 $80,700 $3,103.85 $38.67 +$12,868
Step 8 $82,941 $3,190.04 $39.74 +$13,225
Step 9 $85,183 $3,276.27 $40.82 +$13,583
Step 10 $87,424 $3,362.46 $41.89 +$13,940
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 1 $67,251
  • Locality add-on +$10,723
  • Adjustment percent 18.97%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 10 $87,424

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 2024, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.97% 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 $2,587 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,362. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $67,251 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,424. This is 18.97% 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 2024, it is 18.97%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,723 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 $2,587 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.