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$48,632 GS-8 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2021)
$63,224 GS-8 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2021)
+$6,909 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-8 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% 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 $48,632 $1,870.46 $23.30 +$6,909
Step 2 $50,254 $1,932.85 $24.08 +$7,140
Step 3 $51,875 $1,995.19 $24.86 +$7,370
Step 4 $53,496 $2,057.54 $25.63 +$7,600
Step 5 $55,118 $2,119.92 $26.41 +$7,831
Step 6 $56,739 $2,182.27 $27.19 +$8,061
Step 7 $58,360 $2,244.62 $27.96 +$8,291
Step 8 $59,982 $2,307.00 $28.74 +$8,522
Step 9 $61,603 $2,369.35 $29.52 +$8,752
Step 10 $63,224 $2,431.69 $30.29 +$8,982
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $41,723
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-8 Step 1 $48,632
  • Locality add-on +$6,909
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $54,242
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-8 Step 10 $63,224

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: 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 2021, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,870 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,432. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-8 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2021, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $48,632 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,224. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2021, it is 16.56%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,909 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,870 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.