GS-8 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,023 | $27.32 | $2,185.60 |
| Step 2 | $58,923 | $28.23 | $2,258.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,824 | $29.14 | $2,331.20 |
| Step 4 | $62,724 | $30.05 | $2,404.00 |
| Step 5 | $64,625 | $30.97 | $2,477.60 |
| Step 6 | $66,525 | $31.88 | $2,550.40 |
| Step 7 | $68,426 | $32.79 | $2,623.20 |
| Step 8 | $70,326 | $33.70 | $2,696.00 |
| Step 9 | $72,227 | $34.61 | $2,768.80 |
| Step 10 | $74,127 | $35.52 | $2,841.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,625 |
| Per month | $5,385 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,477.60 |
| Hourly | $30.97 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-9 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-8 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $57,023 at the first step to $74,127 at the top step, with $64,625 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.