2014 GS-8 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.16% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,007 on the base table to $43,389 in Rest of U.S..
2014 GS-8 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for Rest of U.S..
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,389 | $1,668.81 | $20.79 | +$5,382 |
| Step 2 | $44,835 | $1,724.42 | $21.48 | +$5,561 |
| Step 3 | $46,282 | $1,780.08 | $22.18 | +$5,741 |
| Step 4 | $47,728 | $1,835.69 | $22.87 | +$5,920 |
| Step 5 | $49,174 | $1,891.31 | $23.56 | +$6,099 |
| Step 6 | $50,621 | $1,946.96 | $24.26 | +$6,279 |
| Step 7 | $52,067 | $2,002.58 | $24.95 | +$6,458 |
| Step 8 | $53,514 | $2,058.23 | $25.64 | +$6,638 |
| Step 9 | $54,960 | $2,113.85 | $26.33 | +$6,817 |
| Step 10 | $56,406 | $2,169.46 | $27.03 | +$6,996 |
2014 GS-8 pay table for Rest of U.S.
Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 | $43,389 | $1,668.81 | $20.79 | +$5,382 |
| Step 2 | $44,835 | $1,724.42 | $21.48 | +$5,561 |
| Step 3 | $46,282 | $1,780.08 | $22.18 | +$5,741 |
| Step 4 | $47,728 | $1,835.69 | $22.87 | +$5,920 |
| Step 5 | $49,174 | $1,891.31 | $23.56 | +$6,099 |
| Step 6 | $50,621 | $1,946.96 | $24.26 | +$6,279 |
| Step 7 | $52,067 | $2,002.58 | $24.95 | +$6,458 |
| Step 8 | $53,514 | $2,058.23 | $25.64 | +$6,638 |
| Step 9 | $54,960 | $2,113.85 | $26.33 | +$6,817 |
| Step 10 | $56,406 | $2,169.46 | $27.03 | +$6,996 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Rest of U.S. pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Rest of U.S.: 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 Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,669 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,169. 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 Rest of U.S. page.
Other grades in Rest of U.S.
GS-8 in Rest of U.S. questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Rest of U.S.?
In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $43,389 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,406. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in Rest of U.S.?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,382 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Rest of U.S.?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,669 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.