2015 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 $38,387 on the base table to $43,823 in Rest of U.S..
2015 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 | $43,823 | $1,685.50 | $21.00 | +$5,436 |
| Step 2 | $45,284 | $1,741.69 | $21.70 | +$5,617 |
| Step 3 | $46,745 | $1,797.88 | $22.40 | +$5,798 |
| Step 4 | $48,206 | $1,854.08 | $23.10 | +$5,979 |
| Step 5 | $49,668 | $1,910.31 | $23.80 | +$6,161 |
| Step 6 | $51,129 | $1,966.50 | $24.50 | +$6,342 |
| Step 7 | $52,590 | $2,022.69 | $25.20 | +$6,523 |
| Step 8 | $54,051 | $2,078.88 | $25.90 | +$6,704 |
| Step 9 | $55,513 | $2,135.12 | $26.60 | +$6,886 |
| Step 10 | $56,974 | $2,191.31 | $27.30 | +$7,067 |
2015 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 | $43,823 | $1,685.50 | $21.00 | +$5,436 |
| Step 2 | $45,284 | $1,741.69 | $21.70 | +$5,617 |
| Step 3 | $46,745 | $1,797.88 | $22.40 | +$5,798 |
| Step 4 | $48,206 | $1,854.08 | $23.10 | +$5,979 |
| Step 5 | $49,668 | $1,910.31 | $23.80 | +$6,161 |
| Step 6 | $51,129 | $1,966.50 | $24.50 | +$6,342 |
| Step 7 | $52,590 | $2,022.69 | $25.20 | +$6,523 |
| Step 8 | $54,051 | $2,078.88 | $25.90 | +$6,704 |
| Step 9 | $55,513 | $2,135.12 | $26.60 | +$6,886 |
| Step 10 | $56,974 | $2,191.31 | $27.30 | +$7,067 |
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 2015, 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 $1,686 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,191. 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 Rest of U.S. page.
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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 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $43,823 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,974. 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 2015, it is 14.16%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,436 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 $1,686 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.