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$45,264 GS-8 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
$58,840 GS-8 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
+$6,105 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-8 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 15.59% 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 $45,264 $1,740.92 $21.69 +$6,105
Step 2 $46,772 $1,798.92 $22.41 +$6,308
Step 3 $48,281 $1,856.96 $23.13 +$6,512
Step 4 $49,789 $1,914.96 $23.86 +$6,715
Step 5 $51,298 $1,973.00 $24.58 +$6,919
Step 6 $52,806 $2,031.00 $25.30 +$7,122
Step 7 $54,315 $2,089.04 $26.03 +$7,326
Step 8 $55,823 $2,147.04 $26.75 +$7,529
Step 9 $57,331 $2,205.04 $27.47 +$7,732
Step 10 $58,840 $2,263.08 $28.19 +$7,936
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,159
  • KANSAS CITY GS-8 Step 1 $45,264
  • Locality add-on +$6,105
  • Adjustment percent 15.59%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,904
  • KANSAS CITY GS-8 Step 10 $58,840

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 KANSAS CITY: 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 2017, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 15.59% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,741 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,263. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-8 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $45,264 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,840. This is 15.59% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2017, it is 15.59%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,105 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,741 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.