GS-1 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the San Jose-San Francisco locality pay area for 2026. The San Jose-San Francisco area adds 46.34% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,049 | $15.84 | $1,267.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,157 | $16.37 | $1,309.60 |
| Step 3 | $35,256 | $16.89 | $1,351.20 |
| Step 4 | $36,351 | $17.42 | $1,393.60 |
| Step 5 | $37,447 | $17.94 | $1,435.20 |
| Step 6 | $38,089 | $18.25 | $1,460.00 |
| Step 7 | $39,177 | $18.77 | $1,501.60 |
| Step 8 | $40,271 | $19.30 | $1,544.00 |
| Step 9 | $40,317 | $19.32 | $1,545.60 |
| Step 10 | $41,338 | $19.81 | $1,584.80 |
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) | $25,589 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,447 |
| Per month | $3,121 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,435.20 |
| Hourly | $17.94 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Jose-San Francisco GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in San Jose-San Francisco
- 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 Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-1 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $33,049 at the first step to $41,338 at the top step, with $37,447 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Jose-San Francisco locality percentage of 46.34%, 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 Jose-San Francisco rate remained 46.34%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for San Jose-San Francisco are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SF · effective January 11, 2026 · San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA, 46.34% 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.