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$54,562 GS-8 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2024)
$70,928 GS-8 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2024)
+$8,087 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-8 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.40% 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 $54,562 $2,098.54 $26.14 +$8,087
Step 2 $56,380 $2,168.46 $27.01 +$8,356
Step 3 $58,199 $2,238.42 $27.89 +$8,626
Step 4 $60,017 $2,308.35 $28.76 +$8,895
Step 5 $61,836 $2,378.31 $29.63 +$9,165
Step 6 $63,654 $2,448.23 $30.50 +$9,434
Step 7 $65,473 $2,518.19 $31.37 +$9,704
Step 8 $67,291 $2,588.12 $32.24 +$9,973
Step 9 $69,110 $2,658.08 $33.11 +$10,243
Step 10 $70,928 $2,728.00 $33.99 +$10,512
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $46,475
  • Corpus Christi GS-8 Step 1 $54,562
  • Locality add-on +$8,087
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $60,416
  • Corpus Christi GS-8 Step 10 $70,928

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 2024, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $2,099 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,728. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-8 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $54,562 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,928. This is 17.40% 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 2024, it is 17.40%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,087 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 $2,099 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.