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$49,724 GS-8 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2017)
$64,638 GS-8 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2017)
+$10,565 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-8 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 26.98% 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 $49,724 $1,912.46 $23.83 +$10,565
Step 2 $51,381 $1,976.19 $24.62 +$10,917
Step 3 $53,038 $2,039.92 $25.41 +$11,269
Step 4 $54,695 $2,103.65 $26.21 +$11,621
Step 5 $56,352 $2,167.38 $27.00 +$11,973
Step 6 $58,010 $2,231.15 $27.80 +$12,326
Step 7 $59,667 $2,294.88 $28.59 +$12,678
Step 8 $61,324 $2,358.62 $29.38 +$13,030
Step 9 $62,981 $2,422.35 $30.18 +$13,382
Step 10 $64,638 $2,486.08 $30.97 +$13,734
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,159
  • SAN DIEGO GS-8 Step 1 $49,724
  • Locality add-on +$10,565
  • Adjustment percent 26.98%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,904
  • SAN DIEGO GS-8 Step 10 $64,638

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 SAN DIEGO: 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 SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 26.98% 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 SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $1,912 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,486. 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 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-8 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $49,724 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,638. This is 26.98% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2017, it is 26.98%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,565 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $1,912 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.