GS-5 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,567 | $19.92 | $1,593.60 |
| Step 2 | $42,953 | $20.58 | $1,646.40 |
| Step 3 | $44,339 | $21.25 | $1,700.00 |
| Step 4 | $45,724 | $21.91 | $1,752.80 |
| Step 5 | $47,110 | $22.57 | $1,805.60 |
| Step 6 | $48,496 | $23.24 | $1,859.20 |
| Step 7 | $49,881 | $23.90 | $1,912.00 |
| Step 8 | $51,267 | $24.56 | $1,964.80 |
| Step 9 | $52,652 | $25.23 | $2,018.40 |
| Step 10 | $54,038 | $25.89 | $2,071.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality | 19.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,110 |
| Per month | $3,926 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,805.60 |
| Hourly | $22.57 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-6 in Burlington-South Burlington
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Burlington-South Burlington?
For 2026, GS-5 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $41,567 at the first step to $54,038 at the top step, with $47,110 near the middle.
How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.