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$47,212 GS-8 Step 1 in Washington DC (2014)
$61,377 GS-8 Step 10 in Washington DC (2014)
+$9,205 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 pay table for Washington DC

Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 $47,212 $1,815.85 $22.62 +$9,205
Step 2 $48,786 $1,876.38 $23.38 +$9,512
Step 3 $50,360 $1,936.92 $24.13 +$9,819
Step 4 $51,934 $1,997.46 $24.88 +$10,126
Step 5 $53,508 $2,058.00 $25.64 +$10,433
Step 6 $55,082 $2,118.54 $26.39 +$10,740
Step 7 $56,655 $2,179.04 $27.15 +$11,046
Step 8 $58,229 $2,239.58 $27.90 +$11,353
Step 9 $59,803 $2,300.12 $28.66 +$11,660
Step 10 $61,377 $2,360.65 $29.41 +$11,967
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Washington DC pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • Washington DC GS-8 Step 1 $47,212
  • Locality add-on +$9,205
  • Adjustment percent 24.22%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • Washington DC GS-8 Step 10 $61,377

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 Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,816 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,361. 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 Washington DC page.

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GS-8 in Washington DC questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Washington DC?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $47,212 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,377. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in Washington DC?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2014, it is 24.22%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,205 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Washington DC?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,816 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.