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$49,813 GS-8 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$64,753 GS-8 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$7,172 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-8 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 16.82% 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 $49,813 $1,915.88 $23.87 +$7,172
Step 2 $51,473 $1,979.73 $24.66 +$7,411
Step 3 $53,133 $2,043.58 $25.46 +$7,650
Step 4 $54,793 $2,107.42 $26.25 +$7,889
Step 5 $56,453 $2,171.27 $27.05 +$8,128
Step 6 $58,113 $2,235.12 $27.85 +$8,367
Step 7 $59,773 $2,298.96 $28.64 +$8,606
Step 8 $61,433 $2,362.81 $29.44 +$8,845
Step 9 $63,093 $2,426.65 $30.23 +$9,084
Step 10 $64,753 $2,490.50 $31.03 +$9,323
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $42,641
  • Corpus Christi GS-8 Step 1 $49,813
  • Locality add-on +$7,172
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $55,430
  • Corpus Christi GS-8 Step 10 $64,753

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 2022, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% 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 $1,916 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,491. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-8 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $49,813 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,753. This is 16.82% 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 2022, it is 16.82%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,172 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 $1,916 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.