GS-8 Pay — San Antonio-New Braunfels (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,703 | $27.17 | $2,173.60 |
| Step 2 | $58,593 | $28.08 | $2,246.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,483 | $28.98 | $2,318.40 |
| Step 4 | $62,373 | $29.89 | $2,391.20 |
| Step 5 | $64,262 | $30.79 | $2,463.20 |
| Step 6 | $66,152 | $31.70 | $2,536.00 |
| Step 7 | $68,042 | $32.60 | $2,608.00 |
| Step 8 | $69,932 | $33.51 | $2,680.80 |
| Step 9 | $71,822 | $34.41 | $2,752.80 |
| Step 10 | $73,711 | $35.32 | $2,825.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX locality | 18.78% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,262 |
| Per month | $5,355 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,463.20 |
| Hourly | $30.79 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-9 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
For 2026, GS-8 in San Antonio-New Braunfels ranges from $56,703 at the first step to $73,711 at the top step, with $64,262 near the middle.
How is San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.