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$44,711 GS-8 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2014)
$58,126 GS-8 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2014)
+$6,704 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.64% 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 $44,711 $1,719.65 $21.42 +$6,704
Step 2 $46,202 $1,777.00 $22.14 +$6,928
Step 3 $47,692 $1,834.31 $22.85 +$7,151
Step 4 $49,183 $1,891.65 $23.57 +$7,375
Step 5 $50,673 $1,948.96 $24.28 +$7,598
Step 6 $52,164 $2,006.31 $24.99 +$7,822
Step 7 $53,654 $2,063.62 $25.71 +$8,045
Step 8 $55,145 $2,120.96 $26.42 +$8,269
Step 9 $56,635 $2,178.27 $27.14 +$8,492
Step 10 $58,126 $2,235.62 $27.85 +$8,716
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • RALEIGH GS-8 Step 1 $44,711
  • Locality add-on +$6,704
  • Adjustment percent 17.64%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • RALEIGH GS-8 Step 10 $58,126

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 RALEIGH: 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 2014, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.64% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $1,720 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,236. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 RALEIGH page.

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GS-8 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $44,711 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,126. This is 17.64% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2014, it is 17.64%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,704 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $1,720 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.