In November of 2001, the City Council enacted an ordinance whose intention it was to provide a minimum level of compensation for city employees and employees of entities that enter into service contracts or receive financial assistance from the City of Burlington.
Annually in May the livable wage is re-calculated. The re-calculated rates then becomes effective on July 1 of that same year.
Current Rates
FY24 Livable Wage published rates (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
Livable Wage Certification FY24 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
Rates effective July 1, 2024
FY25 Livable Wage published rates (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
Livable Wage Certification FY25 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
Reference Documents:
Livable Wage Ordinance as Adopted in 2001
Questions may be directed to the Office of the City Attorney at 802-865-7121
