GS-6 Pay — Burlington-South Burlington (2026)

$52,514
A GS-6 Step 5 in Burlington-South Burlington earns $52,514 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-6 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges $46,336–$60,236.
Burlington-South Burlington locality pay: 19.45% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$46,336$22.20$1,776.00
Step 2$47,880$22.94$1,835.20
Step 3$49,425$23.68$1,894.40
Step 4$50,969$24.42$1,953.60
Step 5$52,514$25.16$2,012.80
Step 6$54,058$25.90$2,072.00
Step 7$55,603$26.64$2,131.20
Step 8$57,147$27.38$2,190.40
Step 9$58,692$28.12$2,249.60
Step 10$60,236$28.86$2,308.80

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$52,514/yr
Base pay (before locality)$43,963
Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT locality19.45%
Adjusted annual$52,514
Per month$4,376
Bi-weekly$2,012.80
Hourly$25.16

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-6 make in Burlington-South Burlington?

For 2026, GS-6 in Burlington-South Burlington ranges from $46,336 at the first step to $60,236 at the top step, with $52,514 near the middle.

How is Burlington-South Burlington locality pay calculated?

The GS-6 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-6 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.