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$44,022 GS-8 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
$57,233 GS-8 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
+$5,635 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-8 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $44,022 $1,693.15 $21.09 +$5,635
Step 2 $45,490 $1,749.62 $21.80 +$5,823
Step 3 $46,958 $1,806.08 $22.50 +$6,011
Step 4 $48,426 $1,862.54 $23.20 +$6,199
Step 5 $49,894 $1,919.00 $23.91 +$6,387
Step 6 $51,362 $1,975.46 $24.61 +$6,575
Step 7 $52,830 $2,031.92 $25.31 +$6,763
Step 8 $54,298 $2,088.38 $26.02 +$6,951
Step 9 $55,765 $2,144.81 $26.72 +$7,138
Step 10 $57,233 $2,201.27 $27.42 +$7,326
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,387
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-8 Step 1 $44,022
  • Locality add-on +$5,635
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,907
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-8 Step 10 $57,233

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 2015, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,693 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,201. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-8 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $44,022 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,233. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2015, it is 14.68%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,635 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,693 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.