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$53,811 GS-9 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$69,953 GS-9 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$7,728 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,811 $2,069.65 $25.78 +$7,728
Step 2 $55,605 $2,138.65 $26.64 +$7,986
Step 3 $57,398 $2,207.62 $27.50 +$8,243
Step 4 $59,192 $2,276.62 $28.36 +$8,501
Step 5 $60,985 $2,345.58 $29.22 +$8,758
Step 6 $62,779 $2,414.58 $30.08 +$9,016
Step 7 $64,573 $2,483.58 $30.94 +$9,274
Step 8 $66,366 $2,552.54 $31.80 +$9,531
Step 9 $68,160 $2,621.54 $32.66 +$9,789
Step 10 $69,953 $2,690.50 $33.52 +$10,046
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-9 Step 1 $53,811
  • Locality add-on +$7,728
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-9 Step 10 $69,953

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-9 in SAN ANTONIO: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,070 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,691. 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-9 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-9 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $53,811 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,953. This is 16.77% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,728 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,070 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.