GS-4 Pay — San Antonio-New Braunfels (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,944 | $17.70 | $1,416.00 |
| Step 2 | $38,176 | $18.29 | $1,463.20 |
| Step 3 | $39,408 | $18.88 | $1,510.40 |
| Step 4 | $40,639 | $19.47 | $1,557.60 |
| Step 5 | $41,871 | $20.06 | $1,604.80 |
| Step 6 | $43,103 | $20.65 | $1,652.00 |
| Step 7 | $44,335 | $21.24 | $1,699.20 |
| Step 8 | $45,566 | $21.83 | $1,746.40 |
| Step 9 | $46,798 | $22.42 | $1,793.60 |
| Step 10 | $48,030 | $23.01 | $1,840.80 |
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) | $35,251 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX locality | 18.78% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,871 |
| Per month | $3,489 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,604.80 |
| Hourly | $20.06 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-5 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
For 2026, GS-4 in San Antonio-New Braunfels ranges from $36,944 at the first step to $48,030 at the top step, with $41,871 near the middle.
How is San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.