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$52,517 GS-8 Step 1 in Burlington (2023)
$68,276 GS-8 Step 10 in Burlington (2023)
+$8,128 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-8 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 18.31% 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 $52,517 $2,019.88 $25.16 +$8,128
Step 2 $54,268 $2,087.23 $26.00 +$8,399
Step 3 $56,019 $2,154.58 $26.84 +$8,670
Step 4 $57,770 $2,221.92 $27.68 +$8,941
Step 5 $59,521 $2,289.27 $28.52 +$9,212
Step 6 $61,272 $2,356.62 $29.36 +$9,483
Step 7 $63,023 $2,423.96 $30.20 +$9,754
Step 8 $64,774 $2,491.31 $31.04 +$10,025
Step 9 $66,525 $2,558.65 $31.88 +$10,296
Step 10 $68,276 $2,626.00 $32.71 +$10,567
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $44,389
  • Burlington GS-8 Step 1 $52,517
  • Locality add-on +$8,128
  • Adjustment percent 18.31%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $57,709
  • Burlington GS-8 Step 10 $68,276

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 2023, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.31% 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 $2,020 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,626. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $52,517 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,276. This is 18.31% 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 2023, it is 18.31%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,128 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 $2,020 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.