2016 GS-8 Pay in Washington DC
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.78% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,771 on the base table to $48,378 in Washington DC.
2016 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 | $48,378 | $1,860.69 | $23.18 | +$9,607 |
| Step 2 | $49,991 | $1,922.73 | $23.95 | +$9,928 |
| Step 3 | $51,603 | $1,984.73 | $24.73 | +$10,248 |
| Step 4 | $53,215 | $2,046.73 | $25.50 | +$10,568 |
| Step 5 | $54,827 | $2,108.73 | $26.27 | +$10,888 |
| Step 6 | $56,439 | $2,170.73 | $27.04 | +$11,208 |
| Step 7 | $58,051 | $2,232.73 | $27.82 | +$11,528 |
| Step 8 | $59,664 | $2,294.77 | $28.59 | +$11,849 |
| Step 9 | $61,276 | $2,356.77 | $29.36 | +$12,169 |
| Step 10 | $62,888 | $2,418.77 | $30.13 | +$12,489 |
2016 GS-8 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.78% 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 | $48,378 | $1,860.69 | $23.18 | +$9,607 |
| Step 2 | $49,991 | $1,922.73 | $23.95 | +$9,928 |
| Step 3 | $51,603 | $1,984.73 | $24.73 | +$10,248 |
| Step 4 | $53,215 | $2,046.73 | $25.50 | +$10,568 |
| Step 5 | $54,827 | $2,108.73 | $26.27 | +$10,888 |
| Step 6 | $56,439 | $2,170.73 | $27.04 | +$11,208 |
| Step 7 | $58,051 | $2,232.73 | $27.82 | +$11,528 |
| Step 8 | $59,664 | $2,294.77 | $28.59 | +$11,849 |
| Step 9 | $61,276 | $2,356.77 | $29.36 | +$12,169 |
| Step 10 | $62,888 | $2,418.77 | $30.13 | +$12,489 |
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 2016, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.78% 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 $1,861 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,419. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $48,378 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,888. This is 24.78% 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 2016, it is 24.78%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,607 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 $1,861 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.