GS-2 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,956 | $16.27 | $1,301.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,763 | $16.66 | $1,332.80 |
| Step 3 | $35,889 | $17.20 | $1,376.00 |
| Step 4 | $36,840 | $17.65 | $1,412.00 |
| Step 5 | $37,252 | $17.85 | $1,428.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,347 | $18.37 | $1,469.60 |
| Step 7 | $39,442 | $18.90 | $1,512.00 |
| Step 8 | $40,537 | $19.42 | $1,553.60 |
| Step 9 | $41,632 | $19.95 | $1,596.00 |
| Step 10 | $42,728 | $20.47 | $1,637.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,252 |
| Per month | $3,104 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,428.00 |
| Hourly | $17.85 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-3 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-2 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $33,956 at the first step to $42,728 at the top step, with $37,252 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.