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$50,154 GS-8 Step 1 in Burlington (2022)
$65,197 GS-8 Step 10 in Burlington (2022)
+$7,513 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-8 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 17.62% 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 $50,154 $1,929.00 $24.03 +$7,513
Step 2 $51,826 $1,993.31 $24.83 +$7,764
Step 3 $53,497 $2,057.58 $25.63 +$8,014
Step 4 $55,168 $2,121.85 $26.43 +$8,264
Step 5 $56,840 $2,186.15 $27.24 +$8,515
Step 6 $58,511 $2,250.42 $28.04 +$8,765
Step 7 $60,183 $2,314.73 $28.84 +$9,016
Step 8 $61,854 $2,379.00 $29.64 +$9,266
Step 9 $63,525 $2,443.27 $30.44 +$9,516
Step 10 $65,197 $2,507.58 $31.24 +$9,767
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $42,641
  • Burlington GS-8 Step 1 $50,154
  • Locality add-on +$7,513
  • Adjustment percent 17.62%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $55,430
  • Burlington GS-8 Step 10 $65,197

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 2022, the Burlington pay area adds a 17.62% 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 $1,929 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,508. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $50,154 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,197. This is 17.62% 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 2022, it is 17.62%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,513 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 $1,929 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.