GS-1 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Burlington-South Burlington locality pay area for 2026. The Burlington-South Burlington area adds 19.45% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,977 | $12.93 | $1,034.40 |
| Step 2 | $27,881 | $13.36 | $1,068.80 |
| Step 3 | $28,778 | $13.79 | $1,103.20 |
| Step 4 | $29,671 | $14.22 | $1,137.60 |
| Step 5 | $30,566 | $14.65 | $1,172.00 |
| Step 6 | $31,090 | $14.90 | $1,192.00 |
| Step 7 | $31,978 | $15.32 | $1,225.60 |
| Step 8 | $32,871 | $15.75 | $1,260.00 |
| Step 9 | $32,908 | $15.77 | $1,261.60 |
| Step 10 | $33,742 | $16.17 | $1,293.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,566 |
| Per month | $2,547 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,172.00 |
| Hourly | $14.65 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Burlington-South Burlington GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-1 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $26,977 at the first step to $33,742 at the top step, with $30,566 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Burlington-South Burlington locality percentage of 19.45%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Burlington-South Burlington rate remained 19.45%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Burlington-South Burlington are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BN · effective January 11, 2026 · Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT, 19.45% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.