GS-9 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,507 | $33.78 | $2,702.40 |
| Step 2 | $72,857 | $34.91 | $2,792.80 |
| Step 3 | $75,208 | $36.04 | $2,883.20 |
| Step 4 | $77,559 | $37.16 | $2,972.80 |
| Step 5 | $79,910 | $38.29 | $3,063.20 |
| Step 6 | $82,261 | $39.42 | $3,153.60 |
| Step 7 | $84,611 | $40.54 | $3,243.20 |
| Step 8 | $86,962 | $41.67 | $3,333.60 |
| Step 9 | $89,313 | $42.79 | $3,423.20 |
| Step 10 | $91,664 | $43.92 | $3,513.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,910 |
| Per month | $6,659 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,063.20 |
| Hourly | $38.29 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-10 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-9 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $70,507 at the first step to $91,664 at the top step, with $79,910 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.