GS-8 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,860 | $33.47 | $2,677.60 |
| Step 2 | $72,188 | $34.59 | $2,767.20 |
| Step 3 | $74,516 | $35.70 | $2,856.00 |
| Step 4 | $76,845 | $36.82 | $2,945.60 |
| Step 5 | $79,173 | $37.94 | $3,035.20 |
| Step 6 | $81,501 | $39.05 | $3,124.00 |
| Step 7 | $83,829 | $40.17 | $3,213.60 |
| Step 8 | $86,158 | $41.28 | $3,302.40 |
| Step 9 | $88,486 | $42.40 | $3,392.00 |
| Step 10 | $90,814 | $43.51 | $3,480.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,173 |
| Per month | $6,598 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,035.20 |
| Hourly | $37.94 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-9 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-8 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $69,860 at the first step to $90,814 at the top step, with $79,173 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.