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$26,051 GS-1 Step 1 in San Antonio (2024)
$32,587 GS-1 Step 10 in San Antonio (2024)
+$4,065 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-1 pay table for San Antonio

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $26,051 $1,001.96 $12.48 +$4,065
Step 2 $26,926 $1,035.62 $12.90 +$4,202
Step 3 $27,791 $1,068.88 $13.32 +$4,337
Step 4 $28,654 $1,102.08 $13.73 +$4,471
Step 5 $29,518 $1,135.31 $14.14 +$4,606
Step 6 $30,024 $1,154.77 $14.39 +$4,685
Step 7 $30,882 $1,187.77 $14.80 +$4,819
Step 8 $31,746 $1,221.00 $15.21 +$4,954
Step 9 $31,780 $1,222.31 $15.23 +$4,959
Step 10 $32,587 $1,253.35 $15.61 +$5,085
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Antonio pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $21,986
  • San Antonio GS-1 Step 1 $26,051
  • Locality add-on +$4,065
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $27,502
  • San Antonio GS-1 Step 10 $32,587

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 2024, the San Antonio pay area adds a 18.49% 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 $1,002 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,253. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns $26,051 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $32,587. This is 18.49% 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 2024, it is 18.49%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,065 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 $1,002 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.