GS-8 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,940 | $30.64 | $2,451.20 |
| Step 2 | $66,071 | $31.66 | $2,532.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,202 | $32.68 | $2,614.40 |
| Step 4 | $70,333 | $33.70 | $2,696.00 |
| Step 5 | $72,464 | $34.72 | $2,777.60 |
| Step 6 | $74,595 | $35.74 | $2,859.20 |
| Step 7 | $76,726 | $36.76 | $2,940.80 |
| Step 8 | $78,857 | $37.78 | $3,022.40 |
| Step 9 | $80,988 | $38.81 | $3,104.80 |
| Step 10 | $83,119 | $39.83 | $3,186.40 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,464 |
| Per month | $6,039 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,777.60 |
| Hourly | $34.72 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
- GS-8 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $63,940 at the first step to $83,119 at the top step, with $72,464 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-8 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.