GS-5 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,533 | $22.30 | $1,784.00 |
| Step 2 | $48,084 | $23.04 | $1,843.20 |
| Step 3 | $49,636 | $23.78 | $1,902.40 |
| Step 4 | $51,187 | $24.53 | $1,962.40 |
| Step 5 | $52,738 | $25.27 | $2,021.60 |
| Step 6 | $54,289 | $26.01 | $2,080.80 |
| Step 7 | $55,840 | $26.76 | $2,140.80 |
| Step 8 | $57,391 | $27.50 | $2,200.00 |
| Step 9 | $58,942 | $28.24 | $2,259.20 |
| Step 10 | $60,494 | $28.99 | $2,319.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,738 |
| Per month | $4,395 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,021.60 |
| Hourly | $25.27 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-6 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-5 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $46,533 at the first step to $60,494 at the top step, with $52,738 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.