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$46,778 GS-8 Step 1 in BURLINGTON (2019)
$60,810 GS-8 Step 10 in BURLINGTON (2019)
+$6,515 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-8 pay table for BURLINGTON

Each step below already includes the 16.18% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,778 $1,799.15 $22.41 +$6,515
Step 2 $48,337 $1,859.12 $23.16 +$6,732
Step 3 $49,896 $1,919.08 $23.91 +$6,949
Step 4 $51,455 $1,979.04 $24.66 +$7,166
Step 5 $53,014 $2,039.00 $25.40 +$7,383
Step 6 $54,573 $2,098.96 $26.15 +$7,600
Step 7 $56,132 $2,158.92 $26.90 +$7,817
Step 8 $57,692 $2,218.92 $27.64 +$8,035
Step 9 $59,251 $2,278.88 $28.39 +$8,252
Step 10 $60,810 $2,338.85 $29.14 +$8,469
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BURLINGTON pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $40,263
  • BURLINGTON GS-8 Step 1 $46,778
  • Locality add-on +$6,515
  • Adjustment percent 16.18%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $52,341
  • BURLINGTON GS-8 Step 10 $60,810

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-8 in BURLINGTON: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2019, the BURLINGTON pay area adds a 16.18% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in BURLINGTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $1,799 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,339. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 BURLINGTON page.

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GS-8 in BURLINGTON questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in BURLINGTON?
    In 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns $46,778 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,810. This is 16.18% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in BURLINGTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BURLINGTON in 2019, it is 16.18%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,515 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in BURLINGTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in BURLINGTON earns roughly $1,799 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.