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$46,733 GS-8 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
$60,752 GS-8 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
+$6,470 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-8 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.07% 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 $46,733 $1,797.42 $22.39 +$6,470
Step 2 $48,291 $1,857.35 $23.14 +$6,686
Step 3 $49,849 $1,917.27 $23.89 +$6,902
Step 4 $51,406 $1,977.15 $24.63 +$7,117
Step 5 $52,964 $2,037.08 $25.38 +$7,333
Step 6 $54,522 $2,097.00 $26.12 +$7,549
Step 7 $56,079 $2,156.88 $26.87 +$7,764
Step 8 $57,637 $2,216.81 $27.62 +$7,980
Step 9 $59,195 $2,276.73 $28.36 +$8,196
Step 10 $60,752 $2,336.62 $29.11 +$8,411
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $40,263
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-8 Step 1 $46,733
  • Locality add-on +$6,470
  • Adjustment percent 16.07%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $52,341
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-8 Step 10 $60,752

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 ANTONIO: 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 2019, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.07% 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 ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,797 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,337. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-8 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $46,733 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,752. This is 16.07% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2019, it is 16.07%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,470 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,797 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.