GS-8 Pay — Corpus Christi-Kingsville (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay area for 2026. The Corpus Christi-Kingsville area adds 17.63% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,154 | $26.91 | $2,152.80 |
| Step 2 | $58,026 | $27.80 | $2,224.00 |
| Step 3 | $59,897 | $28.70 | $2,296.00 |
| Step 4 | $61,769 | $29.60 | $2,368.00 |
| Step 5 | $63,640 | $30.49 | $2,439.20 |
| Step 6 | $65,512 | $31.39 | $2,511.20 |
| Step 7 | $67,383 | $32.29 | $2,583.20 |
| Step 8 | $69,255 | $33.18 | $2,654.40 |
| Step 9 | $71,126 | $34.08 | $2,726.40 |
| Step 10 | $72,998 | $34.98 | $2,798.40 |
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 |
| Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX locality | 17.63% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,640 |
| Per month | $5,303 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,439.20 |
| Hourly | $30.49 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Corpus Christi-Kingsville GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- GS-9 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville
- 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville?
For 2026, GS-8 in Corpus Christi-Kingsville ranges from $56,154 at the first step to $72,998 at the top step, with $63,640 near the middle.
How is Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Corpus Christi-Kingsville locality percentage of 17.63%, 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 Corpus Christi-Kingsville rate remained 17.63%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Corpus Christi-Kingsville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CC · effective January 11, 2026 · Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice, TX, 17.63% 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.