2015 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 $38,387 on the base table to $47,684 in Washington DC.
2015 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 | $47,684 | $1,834.00 | $22.85 | +$9,297 |
| Step 2 | $49,274 | $1,895.15 | $23.61 | +$9,607 |
| Step 3 | $50,864 | $1,956.31 | $24.37 | +$9,917 |
| Step 4 | $52,454 | $2,017.46 | $25.13 | +$10,227 |
| Step 5 | $54,044 | $2,078.62 | $25.90 | +$10,537 |
| Step 6 | $55,634 | $2,139.77 | $26.66 | +$10,847 |
| Step 7 | $57,224 | $2,200.92 | $27.42 | +$11,157 |
| Step 8 | $58,814 | $2,262.08 | $28.18 | +$11,467 |
| Step 9 | $60,404 | $2,323.23 | $28.94 | +$11,777 |
| Step 10 | $61,994 | $2,384.38 | $29.70 | +$12,087 |
2015 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 | $47,684 | $1,834.00 | $22.85 | +$9,297 |
| Step 2 | $49,274 | $1,895.15 | $23.61 | +$9,607 |
| Step 3 | $50,864 | $1,956.31 | $24.37 | +$9,917 |
| Step 4 | $52,454 | $2,017.46 | $25.13 | +$10,227 |
| Step 5 | $54,044 | $2,078.62 | $25.90 | +$10,537 |
| Step 6 | $55,634 | $2,139.77 | $26.66 | +$10,847 |
| Step 7 | $57,224 | $2,200.92 | $27.42 | +$11,157 |
| Step 8 | $58,814 | $2,262.08 | $28.18 | +$11,467 |
| Step 9 | $60,404 | $2,323.23 | $28.94 | +$11,777 |
| Step 10 | $61,994 | $2,384.38 | $29.70 | +$12,087 |
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 2015, 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 $1,834 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,384. 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 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 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $47,684 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,994. 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 2015, it is 24.22%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,297 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 $1,834 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.