GS-11 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $85,307 | $40.88 | $3,270.40 |
| Step 2 | $88,151 | $42.24 | $3,379.20 |
| Step 3 | $90,995 | $43.60 | $3,488.00 |
| Step 4 | $93,839 | $44.96 | $3,596.80 |
| Step 5 | $96,684 | $46.33 | $3,706.40 |
| Step 6 | $99,528 | $47.69 | $3,815.20 |
| Step 7 | $102,372 | $49.05 | $3,924.00 |
| Step 8 | $105,216 | $50.41 | $4,032.80 |
| Step 9 | $108,060 | $51.78 | $4,142.40 |
| Step 10 | $110,905 | $53.14 | $4,251.20 |
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) | $72,303 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $96,684 |
| Per month | $8,057 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,706.40 |
| Hourly | $46.33 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-12 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-11 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $85,307 at the first step to $110,905 at the top step, with $96,684 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.