GS-9 Pay — San Antonio-New Braunfels (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,629 | $30.01 | $2,400.80 |
| Step 2 | $64,717 | $31.01 | $2,480.80 |
| Step 3 | $66,805 | $32.01 | $2,560.80 |
| Step 4 | $68,894 | $33.01 | $2,640.80 |
| Step 5 | $70,982 | $34.01 | $2,720.80 |
| Step 6 | $73,070 | $35.01 | $2,800.80 |
| Step 7 | $75,158 | $36.01 | $2,880.80 |
| Step 8 | $77,246 | $37.01 | $2,960.80 |
| Step 9 | $79,334 | $38.01 | $3,040.80 |
| Step 10 | $81,423 | $39.01 | $3,120.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX locality | 18.78% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,982 |
| Per month | $5,915 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,720.80 |
| Hourly | $34.01 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-10 in San Antonio-New Braunfels
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in San Antonio-New Braunfels?
For 2026, GS-9 in San Antonio-New Braunfels ranges from $62,629 at the first step to $81,423 at the top step, with $70,982 near the middle.
How is San Antonio-New Braunfels locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.