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$55,291 GS-8 Step 1 in Burlington (2024)
$71,877 GS-8 Step 10 in Burlington (2024)
+$8,816 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-8 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 18.97% 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 $55,291 $2,126.58 $26.49 +$8,816
Step 2 $57,134 $2,197.46 $27.38 +$9,110
Step 3 $58,977 $2,268.35 $28.26 +$9,404
Step 4 $60,820 $2,339.23 $29.14 +$9,698
Step 5 $62,663 $2,410.12 $30.03 +$9,992
Step 6 $64,506 $2,481.00 $30.91 +$10,286
Step 7 $66,348 $2,551.85 $31.79 +$10,579
Step 8 $68,191 $2,622.73 $32.67 +$10,873
Step 9 $70,034 $2,693.62 $33.56 +$11,167
Step 10 $71,877 $2,764.50 $34.44 +$11,461
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $46,475
  • Burlington GS-8 Step 1 $55,291
  • Locality add-on +$8,816
  • Adjustment percent 18.97%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $60,416
  • Burlington GS-8 Step 10 $71,877

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 2024, the Burlington pay area adds a 18.97% 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 $2,127 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,765. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $55,291 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,877. This is 18.97% 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 2024, it is 18.97%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,816 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 $2,127 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.