2024 GS-8 Pay in Atlanta
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.45% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,475 on the base table to $57,373 in Atlanta.
2024 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 | $57,373 | $2,206.65 | $27.49 | +$10,898 |
| Step 2 | $59,286 | $2,280.23 | $28.41 | +$11,262 |
| Step 3 | $61,198 | $2,353.77 | $29.32 | +$11,625 |
| Step 4 | $63,110 | $2,427.31 | $30.24 | +$11,988 |
| Step 5 | $65,022 | $2,500.85 | $31.16 | +$12,351 |
| Step 6 | $66,935 | $2,574.42 | $32.07 | +$12,715 |
| Step 7 | $68,847 | $2,647.96 | $32.99 | +$13,078 |
| Step 8 | $70,759 | $2,721.50 | $33.90 | +$13,441 |
| Step 9 | $72,671 | $2,795.04 | $34.82 | +$13,804 |
| Step 10 | $74,584 | $2,868.62 | $35.74 | +$14,168 |
2024 GS-8 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.45% 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 | $57,373 | $2,206.65 | $27.49 | +$10,898 |
| Step 2 | $59,286 | $2,280.23 | $28.41 | +$11,262 |
| Step 3 | $61,198 | $2,353.77 | $29.32 | +$11,625 |
| Step 4 | $63,110 | $2,427.31 | $30.24 | +$11,988 |
| Step 5 | $65,022 | $2,500.85 | $31.16 | +$12,351 |
| Step 6 | $66,935 | $2,574.42 | $32.07 | +$12,715 |
| Step 7 | $68,847 | $2,647.96 | $32.99 | +$13,078 |
| Step 8 | $70,759 | $2,721.50 | $33.90 | +$13,441 |
| Step 9 | $72,671 | $2,795.04 | $34.82 | +$13,804 |
| Step 10 | $74,584 | $2,868.62 | $35.74 | +$14,168 |
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 2024, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.45% 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 $2,207 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,869. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $57,373 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,584. This is 23.45% 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 2024, it is 23.45%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,898 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 $2,207 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.