GS-8 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,095 | $28.32 | $2,265.60 |
| Step 2 | $61,064 | $29.26 | $2,340.80 |
| Step 3 | $63,034 | $30.20 | $2,416.00 |
| Step 4 | $65,003 | $31.15 | $2,492.00 |
| Step 5 | $66,973 | $32.09 | $2,567.20 |
| Step 6 | $68,942 | $33.03 | $2,642.40 |
| Step 7 | $70,912 | $33.98 | $2,718.40 |
| Step 8 | $72,881 | $34.92 | $2,793.60 |
| Step 9 | $74,851 | $35.87 | $2,869.60 |
| Step 10 | $76,820 | $36.81 | $2,944.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $54,102 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,973 |
| Per month | $5,581 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,567.20 |
| Hourly | $32.09 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Atlanta-
- GS-9 in Atlanta-
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-8 in Atlanta- ranges from $59,095 at the first step to $76,820 at the top step, with $66,973 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.