2014 GS-8 Pay in Washington DC
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% 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 $47,212 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-8 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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.
Other grades in Washington DC
GS-8 in Washington DC questions
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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.