GS-7 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,641 | $27.62 | $2,209.60 |
| Step 2 | $59,563 | $28.54 | $2,283.20 |
| Step 3 | $61,484 | $29.46 | $2,356.80 |
| Step 4 | $63,406 | $30.38 | $2,430.40 |
| Step 5 | $65,328 | $31.30 | $2,504.00 |
| Step 6 | $67,249 | $32.22 | $2,577.60 |
| Step 7 | $69,171 | $33.14 | $2,651.20 |
| Step 8 | $71,092 | $34.06 | $2,724.80 |
| Step 9 | $73,014 | $34.99 | $2,799.20 |
| Step 10 | $74,935 | $35.91 | $2,872.80 |
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) | $48,854 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,328 |
| Per month | $5,444 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,504.00 |
| Hourly | $31.30 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-8 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-7 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $57,641 at the first step to $74,935 at the top step, with $65,328 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.