GS-11 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,358 | $44.73 | $3,578.40 |
| Step 2 | $96,470 | $46.22 | $3,697.60 |
| Step 3 | $99,583 | $47.72 | $3,817.60 |
| Step 4 | $102,696 | $49.21 | $3,936.80 |
| Step 5 | $105,808 | $50.70 | $4,056.00 |
| Step 6 | $108,921 | $52.19 | $4,175.20 |
| Step 7 | $112,034 | $53.68 | $4,294.40 |
| Step 8 | $115,146 | $55.17 | $4,413.60 |
| Step 9 | $118,259 | $56.66 | $4,532.80 |
| Step 10 | $121,371 | $58.16 | $4,652.80 |
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) | $72,303 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,808 |
| Per month | $8,817 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,056.00 |
| Hourly | $50.70 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-12 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-11 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $93,358 at the first step to $121,371 at the top step, with $105,808 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.