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$57,373 GS-8 Step 1 in Atlanta (2024)
$74,584 GS-8 Step 10 in Atlanta (2024)
+$10,898 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Atlanta pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $46,475
  • Atlanta GS-8 Step 1 $57,373
  • Locality add-on +$10,898
  • Adjustment percent 23.45%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $60,416
  • Atlanta GS-8 Step 10 $74,584

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 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

  • 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.