GS-2 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,160 | $17.81 | $1,424.80 |
| Step 2 | $38,044 | $18.23 | $1,458.40 |
| Step 3 | $39,276 | $18.82 | $1,505.60 |
| Step 4 | $40,317 | $19.32 | $1,545.60 |
| Step 5 | $40,767 | $19.53 | $1,562.40 |
| Step 6 | $41,966 | $20.11 | $1,608.80 |
| Step 7 | $43,164 | $20.68 | $1,654.40 |
| Step 8 | $44,363 | $21.26 | $1,700.80 |
| Step 9 | $45,561 | $21.83 | $1,746.40 |
| Step 10 | $46,760 | $22.41 | $1,792.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $40,767 |
| Per month | $3,397 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,562.40 |
| Hourly | $19.53 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-3 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-2 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $37,160 at the first step to $46,760 at the top step, with $40,767 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.