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$26,626 GS-2 Step 1 in San Antonio (2022)
$33,510 GS-2 Step 10 in San Antonio (2022)
+$3,944 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-2 pay table for San Antonio

Each step below already includes the 17.39% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $26,626 $1,024.08 $12.76 +$3,944
Step 2 $27,260 $1,048.46 $13.06 +$4,038
Step 3 $28,142 $1,082.38 $13.48 +$4,169
Step 4 $28,887 $1,111.04 $13.84 +$4,279
Step 5 $29,214 $1,123.62 $14.00 +$4,328
Step 6 $30,073 $1,156.65 $14.41 +$4,455
Step 7 $30,932 $1,189.69 $14.82 +$4,582
Step 8 $31,792 $1,222.77 $15.23 +$4,710
Step 9 $32,651 $1,255.81 $15.64 +$4,837
Step 10 $33,510 $1,288.85 $16.06 +$4,964
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Antonio pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $22,682
  • San Antonio GS-2 Step 1 $26,626
  • Locality add-on +$3,944
  • Adjustment percent 17.39%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $28,546
  • San Antonio GS-2 Step 10 $33,510

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-2 in San Antonio: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2022, the San Antonio pay area adds a 17.39% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in San Antonio

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns roughly $1,024 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,289. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-2 San Antonio page.

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GS-2 in San Antonio questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in San Antonio?
    In 2022, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns $26,626 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $33,510. This is 17.39% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 in San Antonio?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For San Antonio in 2022, it is 17.39%. On a GS-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,944 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in San Antonio?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns roughly $1,024 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.