2017 GS-8 Pay in Washington DC
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 27.10% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,159 on the base table to $49,771 in Washington DC.
2017 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 | $49,771 | $1,914.27 | $23.85 | +$10,612 |
| Step 2 | $51,430 | $1,978.08 | $24.64 | +$10,966 |
| Step 3 | $53,088 | $2,041.85 | $25.44 | +$11,319 |
| Step 4 | $54,747 | $2,105.65 | $26.23 | +$11,673 |
| Step 5 | $56,406 | $2,169.46 | $27.03 | +$12,027 |
| Step 6 | $58,064 | $2,233.23 | $27.82 | +$12,380 |
| Step 7 | $59,723 | $2,297.04 | $28.62 | +$12,734 |
| Step 8 | $61,382 | $2,360.85 | $29.41 | +$13,088 |
| Step 9 | $63,040 | $2,424.62 | $30.21 | +$13,441 |
| Step 10 | $64,699 | $2,488.42 | $31.00 | +$13,795 |
2017 GS-8 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 27.10% 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 | $49,771 | $1,914.27 | $23.85 | +$10,612 |
| Step 2 | $51,430 | $1,978.08 | $24.64 | +$10,966 |
| Step 3 | $53,088 | $2,041.85 | $25.44 | +$11,319 |
| Step 4 | $54,747 | $2,105.65 | $26.23 | +$11,673 |
| Step 5 | $56,406 | $2,169.46 | $27.03 | +$12,027 |
| Step 6 | $58,064 | $2,233.23 | $27.82 | +$12,380 |
| Step 7 | $59,723 | $2,297.04 | $28.62 | +$12,734 |
| Step 8 | $61,382 | $2,360.85 | $29.41 | +$13,088 |
| Step 9 | $63,040 | $2,424.62 | $30.21 | +$13,441 |
| Step 10 | $64,699 | $2,488.42 | $31.00 | +$13,795 |
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 2017, the Washington DC pay area adds a 27.10% 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 $1,914 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,488. 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 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 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $49,771 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,699. This is 27.10% 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 2017, it is 27.10%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,612 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 $1,914 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.