2023 GS-8 Pay in Atlanta
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.02% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $44,389 on the base table to $54,607 in Atlanta.
2023 GS-8 Pay in Atlanta
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $54,607 | $2,100.27 | $26.17 | +$10,218 |
| Step 2 | $56,428 | $2,170.31 | $27.04 | +$10,559 |
| Step 3 | $58,249 | $2,240.35 | $27.91 | +$10,900 |
| Step 4 | $60,069 | $2,310.35 | $28.78 | +$11,240 |
| Step 5 | $61,890 | $2,380.38 | $29.66 | +$11,581 |
| Step 6 | $63,711 | $2,450.42 | $30.53 | +$11,922 |
| Step 7 | $65,532 | $2,520.46 | $31.40 | +$12,263 |
| Step 8 | $67,352 | $2,590.46 | $32.27 | +$12,603 |
| Step 9 | $69,173 | $2,660.50 | $33.14 | +$12,944 |
| Step 10 | $70,994 | $2,730.54 | $34.02 | +$13,285 |
2023 GS-8 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.02% 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 | $54,607 | $2,100.27 | $26.17 | +$10,218 |
| Step 2 | $56,428 | $2,170.31 | $27.04 | +$10,559 |
| Step 3 | $58,249 | $2,240.35 | $27.91 | +$10,900 |
| Step 4 | $60,069 | $2,310.35 | $28.78 | +$11,240 |
| Step 5 | $61,890 | $2,380.38 | $29.66 | +$11,581 |
| Step 6 | $63,711 | $2,450.42 | $30.53 | +$11,922 |
| Step 7 | $65,532 | $2,520.46 | $31.40 | +$12,263 |
| Step 8 | $67,352 | $2,590.46 | $32.27 | +$12,603 |
| Step 9 | $69,173 | $2,660.50 | $33.14 | +$12,944 |
| Step 10 | $70,994 | $2,730.54 | $34.02 | +$13,285 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Atlanta pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Atlanta: 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 2023, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.02% 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 Atlanta
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $2,100 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,731. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 Atlanta page.
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GS-8 in Atlanta questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Atlanta?
In 2023, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $54,607 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,994. This is 23.02% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in Atlanta?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Atlanta in 2023, it is 23.02%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,218 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Atlanta?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $2,100 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.