GS-12 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $102,246 | $48.99 | $3,919.20 |
| Step 2 | $105,655 | $50.63 | $4,050.40 |
| Step 3 | $109,063 | $52.26 | $4,180.80 |
| Step 4 | $112,472 | $53.89 | $4,311.20 |
| Step 5 | $115,880 | $55.52 | $4,441.60 |
| Step 6 | $119,289 | $57.16 | $4,572.80 |
| Step 7 | $122,697 | $58.79 | $4,703.20 |
| Step 8 | $126,106 | $60.42 | $4,833.60 |
| Step 9 | $129,515 | $62.06 | $4,964.80 |
| Step 10 | $132,923 | $63.69 | $5,095.20 |
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) | $86,659 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $115,880 |
| Per month | $9,657 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,441.60 |
| Hourly | $55.52 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-13 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-12 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $102,246 at the first step to $132,923 at the top step, with $115,880 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.