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$26,709 GS-1 Step 1 in Burlington (2025)
$33,410 GS-1 Step 10 in Burlington (2025)
+$4,349 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-1 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 19.45% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $26,709 $1,027.27 $12.80 +$4,349
Step 2 $27,605 $1,061.73 $13.23 +$4,495
Step 3 $28,492 $1,095.85 $13.65 +$4,639
Step 4 $29,378 $1,129.92 $14.08 +$4,784
Step 5 $30,264 $1,164.00 $14.50 +$4,928
Step 6 $30,782 $1,183.92 $14.75 +$5,012
Step 7 $31,661 $1,217.73 $15.17 +$5,155
Step 8 $32,547 $1,251.81 $15.60 +$5,300
Step 9 $32,582 $1,253.15 $15.61 +$5,305
Step 10 $33,410 $1,285.00 $16.01 +$5,440
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $22,360
  • Burlington GS-1 Step 1 $26,709
  • Locality add-on +$4,349
  • Adjustment percent 19.45%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $27,970
  • Burlington GS-1 Step 10 $33,410

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-1 in Burlington: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2025, the Burlington pay area adds a 19.45% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Burlington

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $1,027 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,285. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Burlington page.

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GS-1 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Burlington?
    In 2025, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $26,709 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $33,410. This is 19.45% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Burlington?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Burlington in 2025, it is 19.45%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,349 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Burlington?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $1,027 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.