GS-10 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,643 | $37.20 | $2,976.00 |
| Step 2 | $80,231 | $38.44 | $3,075.20 |
| Step 3 | $82,818 | $39.68 | $3,174.40 |
| Step 4 | $85,406 | $40.92 | $3,273.60 |
| Step 5 | $87,993 | $42.16 | $3,372.80 |
| Step 6 | $90,581 | $43.40 | $3,472.00 |
| Step 7 | $93,168 | $44.64 | $3,571.20 |
| Step 8 | $95,756 | $45.88 | $3,670.40 |
| Step 9 | $98,343 | $47.12 | $3,769.60 |
| Step 10 | $100,931 | $48.36 | $3,868.80 |
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) | $65,804 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $87,993 |
| Per month | $7,333 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,372.80 |
| Hourly | $42.16 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-11 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-10 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $77,643 at the first step to $100,931 at the top step, with $87,993 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.