GS-4 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,516 | $21.81 | $1,744.80 |
| Step 2 | $47,034 | $22.54 | $1,803.20 |
| Step 3 | $48,551 | $23.26 | $1,860.80 |
| Step 4 | $50,069 | $23.99 | $1,919.20 |
| Step 5 | $51,586 | $24.72 | $1,977.60 |
| Step 6 | $53,104 | $25.45 | $2,036.00 |
| Step 7 | $54,621 | $26.17 | $2,093.60 |
| Step 8 | $56,139 | $26.90 | $2,152.00 |
| Step 9 | $57,656 | $27.63 | $2,210.40 |
| Step 10 | $59,174 | $28.35 | $2,268.00 |
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) | $35,251 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,586 |
| Per month | $4,299 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,977.60 |
| Hourly | $24.72 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-5 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-4 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $45,516 at the first step to $59,174 at the top step, with $51,586 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.