GS-12 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,896 | $53.62 | $4,289.60 |
| Step 2 | $115,626 | $55.40 | $4,432.00 |
| Step 3 | $119,356 | $57.19 | $4,575.20 |
| Step 4 | $123,087 | $58.98 | $4,718.40 |
| Step 5 | $126,817 | $60.77 | $4,861.60 |
| Step 6 | $130,547 | $62.55 | $5,004.00 |
| Step 7 | $134,277 | $64.34 | $5,147.20 |
| Step 8 | $138,007 | $66.13 | $5,290.40 |
| Step 9 | $141,738 | $67.91 | $5,432.80 |
| Step 10 | $145,468 | $69.70 | $5,576.00 |
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) | $86,659 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $126,817 |
| Per month | $10,568 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,861.60 |
| Hourly | $60.77 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-13 in San Jose-San Francisco
- 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 Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-12 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $111,896 at the first step to $145,468 at the top step, with $126,817 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.