GS-8 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,835 | $30.59 | $2,447.20 |
| Step 2 | $65,963 | $31.61 | $2,528.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,090 | $32.63 | $2,610.40 |
| Step 4 | $70,218 | $33.65 | $2,692.00 |
| Step 5 | $72,345 | $34.66 | $2,772.80 |
| Step 6 | $74,473 | $35.68 | $2,854.40 |
| Step 7 | $76,600 | $36.70 | $2,936.00 |
| Step 8 | $78,728 | $37.72 | $3,017.60 |
| Step 9 | $80,855 | $38.74 | $3,099.20 |
| Step 10 | $82,983 | $39.76 | $3,180.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,345 |
| Per month | $6,029 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,772.80 |
| Hourly | $34.66 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-9 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- 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 Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-8 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $63,835 at the first step to $82,983 at the top step, with $72,345 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.