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$69,357 GS-10 Step 1 in Burlington (2026)
$90,160 GS-10 Step 10 in Burlington (2026)
+$11,293 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $69,357 $2,667.58 $33.23 +$11,293
Step 2 $71,669 $2,756.50 $34.34 +$11,670
Step 3 $73,980 $2,845.38 $35.45 +$12,046
Step 4 $76,292 $2,934.31 $36.56 +$12,423
Step 5 $78,603 $3,023.19 $37.66 +$12,799
Step 6 $80,914 $3,112.08 $38.77 +$13,175
Step 7 $83,226 $3,201.00 $39.88 +$13,552
Step 8 $85,537 $3,289.88 $40.99 +$13,928
Step 9 $87,848 $3,378.77 $42.09 +$14,304
Step 10 $90,160 $3,467.69 $43.20 +$14,681
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 1 $69,357
  • Locality add-on +$11,293
  • Adjustment percent 19.45%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Burlington GS-10 Step 10 $90,160

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 2026, the Burlington pay area adds a 19.45% 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 $2,668 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,468. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Burlington

GS-10 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Burlington?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $69,357 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,160. This is 19.45% 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 2026, it is 19.45%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,293 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 $2,668 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.