GS-15 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $150,966 | $72.34 | $5,787.20 |
| Step 2 | $155,998 | $74.75 | $5,980.00 |
| Step 3 | $161,031 | $77.16 | $6,172.80 |
| Step 4 | $166,063 | $79.57 | $6,365.60 |
| Step 5 | $171,095 | $81.98 | $6,558.40 |
| Step 6 | $176,128 | $84.39 | $6,751.20 |
| Step 7 | $181,160 | $86.80 | $6,944.00 |
| Step 8 | $186,193 | $89.22 | $7,137.60 |
| Step 9 | $191,225 | $91.63 | $7,330.40 |
| Step 10 | $196,258 | $94.04 | $7,523.20 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $171,095 |
| Per month | $14,258 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,558.40 |
| Hourly | $81.98 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-15 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $150,966 at the first step to $196,258 at the top step, with $171,095 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.