2017 GL-8 Pay Scale
The 2017 base salary range for GL-8 runs from $41,769 at Step 1 to $53,514 at Step 10. Use this page to see the full step table, salary range in the locality pay areas, and how GL-8 fits into a federal law enforcement career ladder.
Archive year. This is the 2017 GL-8 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-8.
$41,769 GL-8 Step 1 base salary
$53,514 GL-8 Step 10 base salary
Second Lieutenant Approximate military comparison
2017 GL-8 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-8 table for 2017. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,769 | $1,606.50 | $20.01 | - |
| Step 2 | $43,074 | $1,656.69 | $20.64 | - |
| Step 3 | $44,379 | $1,706.88 | $21.26 | - |
| Step 4 | $45,684 | $1,757.08 | $21.89 | - |
| Step 5 | $46,989 | $1,807.27 | $22.52 | - |
| Step 6 | $48,294 | $1,857.46 | $23.14 | - |
| Step 7 | $49,599 | $1,907.65 | $23.77 | - |
| Step 8 | $50,904 | $1,957.85 | $24.39 | - |
| Step 9 | $52,209 | $2,008.04 | $25.02 | - |
| Step 10 | $53,514 | $2,058.23 | $25.64 | - |
What kind of role is GL-8?
Typical role. Senior journeyman law enforcement positions and lead officers with more complex assignments.
Typical qualification path. One year of specialized experience at the GL-7 level.
Career progression. GL-8 often serves as a stepping point to supervisory or senior investigator roles.
Step progression for GL-8
GL-8 salary in every locality pay area
The table below compares GL-8 Step 1 and Step 10 across all published locality pay areas for 2017. Use it to see how much location changes federal law enforcement salary.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GL-8 Step 1 | GL-8 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 38.17% | $57,712 | $73,940 |
| New York-Newark | 31.22% | $54,809 | $70,221 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 30.97% | $54,705 | $70,087 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 29.65% | $54,154 | $69,381 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 27.57% | $53,285 | $68,268 |
| State of Alaska | 27.13% | $53,101 | $68,032 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 27.10% | $53,088 | $68,016 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 26.98% | $53,038 | $67,952 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 26.85% | $52,984 | $67,883 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 26.73% | $52,934 | $67,818 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 25.68% | $52,495 | $67,256 |
| Denver-Aurora | 24.65% | $52,065 | $66,705 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 24.24% | $51,894 | $66,486 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 24.14% | $51,852 | $66,432 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 23.87% | $51,739 | $66,288 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 22.72% | $51,259 | $65,672 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 22.61% | $51,213 | $65,614 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 22.13% | $51,012 | $65,357 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 21.95% | $50,937 | $65,260 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 20.70% | $50,415 | $64,591 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 19.71% | $50,002 | $64,062 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 19.61% | $49,960 | $64,008 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 19.52% | $49,922 | $63,960 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.02% | $49,713 | $63,692 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 18.66% | $49,563 | $63,500 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 18.57% | $49,526 | $63,452 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 18.49% | $49,492 | $63,409 |
| Richmond | 18.19% | $49,367 | $63,248 |
| State of Hawaii | 17.92% | $49,254 | $63,104 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 17.86% | $49,229 | $63,072 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 17.82% | $49,212 | $63,050 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 17.59% | $49,116 | $62,927 |
| Laredo | 16.68% | $48,736 | $62,440 |
| Colorado Springs | 15.99% | $48,448 | $62,071 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 15.97% | $48,440 | $62,060 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 15.93% | $48,423 | $62,039 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 15.85% | $48,389 | $61,996 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 15.85% | $48,389 | $61,996 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 15.83% | $48,381 | $61,985 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 15.66% | $48,310 | $61,894 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 15.65% | $48,306 | $61,889 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 15.63% | $48,297 | $61,878 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 15.59% | $48,281 | $61,857 |
| Davenport-Moline | 15.56% | $48,268 | $61,841 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 15.48% | $48,235 | $61,798 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 15.36% | $48,185 | $61,734 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.06% | $48,059 | $61,573 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $41,769 | $53,514 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-8
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2017
GL-3 $27,275
GL-4 $30,614
GL-5 $35,209
GL-6 $37,124
GL-7 $40,075
GL-8 $41,769
GL-9 $44,693
GL-10 $49,218
GL-8 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-8 in 2017?
The base starting salary for GL-8 in 2017 is $41,769 at Step 1 before locality pay. In the highest-paying locality area, GL-8 starts higher once the duty-station adjustment is applied. -
How long does it take to move through GL-8 steps?
Within-grade step increases follow the same OPM timing used for other statutory pay systems: one year between Steps 1 to 4, two years between Steps 4 to 7, and three years between Steps 7 to 10, assuming acceptable performance. -
Does GL-8 include LEAP or overtime?
No. This table shows basic pay only. It does not include law enforcement availability pay, overtime, premium pay, retention incentives, or other agency-specific compensation.