GS-13 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $133,060 | $63.76 | $5,100.80 |
| Step 2 | $137,495 | $65.88 | $5,270.40 |
| Step 3 | $141,931 | $68.01 | $5,440.80 |
| Step 4 | $146,366 | $70.13 | $5,610.40 |
| Step 5 | $150,802 | $72.26 | $5,780.80 |
| Step 6 | $155,237 | $74.38 | $5,950.40 |
| Step 7 | $159,673 | $76.51 | $6,120.80 |
| Step 8 | $164,109 | $78.63 | $6,290.40 |
| Step 9 | $168,544 | $80.76 | $6,460.80 |
| Step 10 | $172,980 | $82.88 | $6,630.40 |
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 Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $150,802 |
| Per month | $12,567 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,780.80 |
| Hourly | $72.26 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-14 in San Jose-San Francisco
- 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 Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-13 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $133,060 at the first step to $172,980 at the top step, with $150,802 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.