GS-15 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)

$171,095
A GS-15 Step 5 in Burlington-South Burlington earns $171,095 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-15 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges $150,966–$196,258.
Burlington-South Burlington locality pay: 19.45% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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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$171,095/yr
Base pay (before locality)$143,236
Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality19.45%
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.

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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.