GS-10 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)

$78,603
A GS-10 Step 5 in Burlington-South Burlington earns $78,603 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges $69,357–$90,160.
Burlington-South Burlington locality pay: 19.45% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$69,357$33.23$2,658.40
Step 2$71,669$34.34$2,747.20
Step 3$73,980$35.45$2,836.00
Step 4$76,292$36.56$2,924.80
Step 5$78,603$37.66$3,012.80
Step 6$80,914$38.77$3,101.60
Step 7$83,226$39.88$3,190.40
Step 8$85,537$40.99$3,279.20
Step 9$87,848$42.09$3,367.20
Step 10$90,160$43.20$3,456.00

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$78,603/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality19.45%
Adjusted annual$78,603
Per month$6,550
Bi-weekly$3,012.80
Hourly$37.66

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-10 make in Burlington-South Burlington?

For 2026, GS-10 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $69,357 at the first step to $90,160 at the top step, with $78,603 near the middle.

How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.