GS-1 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay area for 2026. The San Diego-Chula Vista area adds 33.72% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,199 | $14.47 | $1,157.60 |
| Step 2 | $31,212 | $14.96 | $1,196.80 |
| Step 3 | $32,216 | $15.44 | $1,235.20 |
| Step 4 | $33,216 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
| Step 5 | $34,218 | $16.40 | $1,312.00 |
| Step 6 | $34,805 | $16.68 | $1,334.40 |
| Step 7 | $35,798 | $17.15 | $1,372.00 |
| Step 8 | $36,798 | $17.63 | $1,410.40 |
| Step 9 | $36,840 | $17.65 | $1,412.00 |
| Step 10 | $37,773 | $18.10 | $1,448.00 |
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) | $25,589 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,218 |
| Per month | $2,852 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,312.00 |
| Hourly | $16.40 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Diego-Chula Vista GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-1 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $30,199 at the first step to $37,773 at the top step, with $34,218 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Diego-Chula Vista locality percentage of 33.72%, 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 San Diego-Chula Vista rate remained 33.72%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for San Diego-Chula Vista are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SD · effective January 11, 2026 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 33.72% 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.