GS-15 Pay — San Antonio-New Braunfels (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay area for 2026. The San Antonio-New Braunfels area adds 18.78% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $150,119 | $71.93 | $5,754.40 |
| Step 2 | $155,123 | $74.33 | $5,946.40 |
| Step 3 | $160,127 | $76.73 | $6,138.40 |
| Step 4 | $165,132 | $79.12 | $6,329.60 |
| Step 5 | $170,136 | $81.52 | $6,521.60 |
| Step 6 | $175,140 | $83.92 | $6,713.60 |
| Step 7 | $180,144 | $86.32 | $6,905.60 |
| Step 8 | $185,148 | $88.71 | $7,096.80 |
| Step 9 | $190,153 | $91.11 | $7,288.80 |
| Step 10 | $195,157 | $93.51 | $7,480.80 |
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) | $143,236 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX locality | 18.78% |
| Adjusted annual | $170,136 |
| Per month | $14,178 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,521.60 |
| Hourly | $81.52 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Antonio-New Braunfels GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
For 2026, GS-15 in San Antonio-New Braunfels ranges from $150,119 at the first step to $195,157 at the top step, with $170,136 near the middle.
How is San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Antonio-New Braunfels locality percentage of 18.78%, 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 Antonio-New Braunfels rate remained 18.78%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for San Antonio-New Braunfels are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SO · effective January 11, 2026 · San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX, 18.78% 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.