GS-5 Pay — San Antonio-New Braunfels (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,334 | $19.81 | $1,584.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,712 | $20.47 | $1,637.60 |
| Step 3 | $44,090 | $21.13 | $1,690.40 |
| Step 4 | $45,468 | $21.79 | $1,743.20 |
| Step 5 | $46,846 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 6 | $48,223 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
| Step 7 | $49,601 | $23.77 | $1,901.60 |
| Step 8 | $50,979 | $24.43 | $1,954.40 |
| Step 9 | $52,357 | $25.09 | $2,007.20 |
| Step 10 | $53,735 | $25.75 | $2,060.00 |
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) | $39,439 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX locality | 18.78% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,846 |
| Per month | $3,904 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,796.00 |
| Hourly | $22.45 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-6 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
For 2026, GS-5 in San Antonio-New Braunfels ranges from $41,334 at the first step to $53,735 at the top step, with $46,846 near the middle.
How is San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.