GS-12 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,335 | $43.76 | $3,500.80 |
| Step 2 | $94,380 | $45.22 | $3,617.60 |
| Step 3 | $97,425 | $46.68 | $3,734.40 |
| Step 4 | $100,469 | $48.14 | $3,851.20 |
| Step 5 | $103,514 | $49.60 | $3,968.00 |
| Step 6 | $106,559 | $51.06 | $4,084.80 |
| Step 7 | $109,604 | $52.52 | $4,201.60 |
| Step 8 | $112,649 | $53.98 | $4,318.40 |
| Step 9 | $115,693 | $55.44 | $4,435.20 |
| Step 10 | $118,738 | $56.89 | $4,551.20 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $103,514 |
| Per month | $8,626 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,968.00 |
| Hourly | $49.60 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-13 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-12 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $91,335 at the first step to $118,738 at the top step, with $103,514 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.