GS-6 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,871 | $24.85 | $1,988.00 |
| Step 2 | $53,600 | $25.68 | $2,054.40 |
| Step 3 | $55,329 | $26.51 | $2,120.80 |
| Step 4 | $57,058 | $27.34 | $2,187.20 |
| Step 5 | $58,787 | $28.17 | $2,253.60 |
| Step 6 | $60,516 | $29.00 | $2,320.00 |
| Step 7 | $62,245 | $29.83 | $2,386.40 |
| Step 8 | $63,974 | $30.65 | $2,452.00 |
| Step 9 | $65,703 | $31.48 | $2,518.40 |
| Step 10 | $67,432 | $32.31 | $2,584.80 |
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) | $43,963 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,787 |
| Per month | $4,899 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,253.60 |
| Hourly | $28.17 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-7 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-6 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $51,871 at the first step to $67,432 at the top step, with $58,787 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.