GS-9 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,161 | $36.97 | $2,957.60 |
| Step 2 | $79,733 | $38.20 | $3,056.00 |
| Step 3 | $82,306 | $39.44 | $3,155.20 |
| Step 4 | $84,879 | $40.67 | $3,253.60 |
| Step 5 | $87,451 | $41.90 | $3,352.00 |
| Step 6 | $90,024 | $43.14 | $3,451.20 |
| Step 7 | $92,597 | $44.37 | $3,549.60 |
| Step 8 | $95,169 | $45.60 | $3,648.00 |
| Step 9 | $97,742 | $46.83 | $3,746.40 |
| Step 10 | $100,315 | $48.07 | $3,845.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $87,451 |
| Per month | $7,288 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,352.00 |
| Hourly | $41.90 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-10 in San Jose-San Francisco
- 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 Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-9 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $77,161 at the first step to $100,315 at the top step, with $87,451 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.