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$22,331 GS-1 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
$27,935 GS-1 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
+$4,350 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-1 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 24.19% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $22,331 $858.88 $10.70 +$4,350
Step 2 $23,077 $887.58 $11.06 +$4,495
Step 3 $23,820 $916.15 $11.41 +$4,640
Step 4 $24,559 $944.58 $11.77 +$4,784
Step 5 $25,301 $973.12 $12.12 +$4,928
Step 6 $25,737 $989.88 $12.33 +$5,013
Step 7 $26,471 $1,018.12 $12.68 +$5,156
Step 8 $27,211 $1,046.58 $13.04 +$5,300
Step 9 $27,240 $1,047.69 $13.05 +$5,306
Step 10 $27,935 $1,074.42 $13.39 +$5,441
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $17,981
  • SAN DIEGO GS-1 Step 1 $22,331
  • Locality add-on +$4,350
  • Adjustment percent 24.19%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $22,494
  • SAN DIEGO GS-1 Step 10 $27,935

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-1 in SAN DIEGO: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2014, the SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 24.19% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $859 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,074. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-1 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2014, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $22,331 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $27,935. This is 24.19% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2014, it is 24.19%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,350 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $859 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.