GS-4 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay area for 2026. The San Diego-Chula Vista area adds 33.72% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,591 | $19.93 | $1,594.40 |
| Step 2 | $42,978 | $20.59 | $1,647.20 |
| Step 3 | $44,364 | $21.26 | $1,700.80 |
| Step 4 | $45,751 | $21.92 | $1,753.60 |
| Step 5 | $47,138 | $22.59 | $1,807.20 |
| Step 6 | $48,524 | $23.25 | $1,860.00 |
| Step 7 | $49,911 | $23.92 | $1,913.60 |
| Step 8 | $51,298 | $24.58 | $1,966.40 |
| Step 9 | $52,684 | $25.24 | $2,019.20 |
| Step 10 | $54,071 | $25.91 | $2,072.80 |
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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,138 |
| Per month | $3,928 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,807.20 |
| Hourly | $22.59 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Diego-Chula Vista GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-5 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- 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 Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-4 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $41,591 at the first step to $54,071 at the top step, with $47,138 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Diego-Chula Vista locality percentage of 33.72%, 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 Diego-Chula Vista rate remained 33.72%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-4 figures for San Diego-Chula Vista are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SD · effective January 11, 2026 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 33.72% 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.