GS-13 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,585 | $58.26 | $4,660.80 |
| Step 2 | $125,638 | $60.20 | $4,816.00 |
| Step 3 | $129,691 | $62.14 | $4,971.20 |
| Step 4 | $133,744 | $64.08 | $5,126.40 |
| Step 5 | $137,797 | $66.03 | $5,282.40 |
| Step 6 | $141,850 | $67.97 | $5,437.60 |
| Step 7 | $145,903 | $69.91 | $5,592.80 |
| Step 8 | $149,956 | $71.85 | $5,748.00 |
| Step 9 | $154,009 | $73.79 | $5,903.20 |
| Step 10 | $158,062 | $75.74 | $6,059.20 |
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) | $103,049 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $137,797 |
| Per month | $11,483 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,282.40 |
| Hourly | $66.03 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-14 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-13 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $121,585 at the first step to $158,062 at the top step, with $137,797 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.