GS-6 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,336 | $22.20 | $1,776.00 |
| Step 2 | $47,880 | $22.94 | $1,835.20 |
| Step 3 | $49,425 | $23.68 | $1,894.40 |
| Step 4 | $50,969 | $24.42 | $1,953.60 |
| Step 5 | $52,514 | $25.16 | $2,012.80 |
| Step 6 | $54,058 | $25.90 | $2,072.00 |
| Step 7 | $55,603 | $26.64 | $2,131.20 |
| Step 8 | $57,147 | $27.38 | $2,190.40 |
| Step 9 | $58,692 | $28.12 | $2,249.60 |
| Step 10 | $60,236 | $28.86 | $2,308.80 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,514 |
| Per month | $4,376 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,012.80 |
| Hourly | $25.16 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-7 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-6 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $46,336 at the first step to $60,236 at the top step, with $52,514 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.