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$51,980 GS-8 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$67,577 GS-8 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$7,591 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-8 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% 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 $51,980 $1,999.23 $24.91 +$7,591
Step 2 $53,713 $2,065.88 $25.74 +$7,844
Step 3 $55,446 $2,132.54 $26.57 +$8,097
Step 4 $57,179 $2,199.19 $27.40 +$8,350
Step 5 $58,912 $2,265.85 $28.23 +$8,603
Step 6 $60,645 $2,332.50 $29.06 +$8,856
Step 7 $62,378 $2,399.15 $29.89 +$9,109
Step 8 $64,111 $2,465.81 $30.72 +$9,362
Step 9 $65,844 $2,532.46 $31.55 +$9,615
Step 10 $67,577 $2,599.12 $32.38 +$9,868
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $44,389
  • Corpus Christi GS-8 Step 1 $51,980
  • Locality add-on +$7,591
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $57,709
  • Corpus Christi GS-8 Step 10 $67,577

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 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,999 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,599. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-8 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $51,980 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,577. This is 17.10% 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 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,591 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 $1,999 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.