GS-9 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,982 | $30.18 | $2,414.40 |
| Step 2 | $65,082 | $31.18 | $2,494.40 |
| Step 3 | $67,182 | $32.19 | $2,575.20 |
| Step 4 | $69,282 | $33.20 | $2,656.00 |
| Step 5 | $71,382 | $34.20 | $2,736.00 |
| Step 6 | $73,482 | $35.21 | $2,816.80 |
| Step 7 | $75,582 | $36.22 | $2,897.60 |
| Step 8 | $77,682 | $37.22 | $2,977.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,782 | $38.23 | $3,058.40 |
| Step 10 | $81,882 | $39.23 | $3,138.40 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,382 |
| Per month | $5,949 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,736.00 |
| Hourly | $34.20 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-10 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-9 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $62,982 at the first step to $81,882 at the top step, with $71,382 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.