GS-7 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,081 | $30.23 | $2,418.40 |
| Step 2 | $65,184 | $31.23 | $2,498.40 |
| Step 3 | $67,287 | $32.24 | $2,579.20 |
| Step 4 | $69,390 | $33.25 | $2,660.00 |
| Step 5 | $71,493 | $34.26 | $2,740.80 |
| Step 6 | $73,596 | $35.26 | $2,820.80 |
| Step 7 | $75,699 | $36.27 | $2,901.60 |
| Step 8 | $77,802 | $37.28 | $2,982.40 |
| Step 9 | $79,905 | $38.29 | $3,063.20 |
| Step 10 | $82,007 | $39.29 | $3,143.20 |
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) | $48,854 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,493 |
| Per month | $5,958 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,740.80 |
| Hourly | $34.26 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-8 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-7 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $63,081 at the first step to $82,007 at the top step, with $71,493 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.