GS-14 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $157,236 | $75.34 | $6,027.20 |
| Step 2 | $162,478 | $77.85 | $6,228.00 |
| Step 3 | $167,720 | $80.36 | $6,428.80 |
| Step 4 | $172,962 | $82.88 | $6,630.40 |
| Step 5 | $178,204 | $85.39 | $6,831.20 |
| Step 6 | $183,446 | $87.90 | $7,032.00 |
| Step 7 | $188,688 | $90.41 | $7,232.80 |
| Step 8 | $193,930 | $92.92 | $7,433.60 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $121,774 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $178,204 |
| Per month | $14,850 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,831.20 |
| Hourly | $85.39 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-15 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-14 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $157,236 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $178,204 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.