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$23,048 GS-1 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$28,831 GS-1 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$3,310 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-1 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $23,048 $886.46 $11.04 +$3,310
Step 2 $23,821 $916.19 $11.41 +$3,421
Step 3 $24,587 $945.65 $11.78 +$3,531
Step 4 $25,350 $975.00 $12.15 +$3,641
Step 5 $26,116 $1,004.46 $12.51 +$3,751
Step 6 $26,564 $1,021.69 $12.73 +$3,815
Step 7 $27,322 $1,050.85 $13.09 +$3,924
Step 8 $28,086 $1,080.23 $13.46 +$4,034
Step 9 $28,116 $1,081.38 $13.47 +$4,038
Step 10 $28,831 $1,108.88 $13.81 +$4,141
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,738
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-1 Step 1 $23,048
  • Locality add-on +$3,310
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $24,690
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-1 Step 10 $28,831

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 ANTONIO: 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 2021, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $886 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,109. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-1 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2021, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $23,048 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $28,831. This is 16.77% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2021, it is 16.77%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,310 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $886 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.