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$56,492 GS-10 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$73,440 GS-10 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$10,263 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 22.20% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,492 $2,172.77 $27.07 +$10,263
Step 2 $58,375 $2,245.19 $27.97 +$10,605
Step 3 $60,258 $2,317.62 $28.87 +$10,947
Step 4 $62,141 $2,390.04 $29.78 +$11,289
Step 5 $64,024 $2,462.46 $30.68 +$11,631
Step 6 $65,907 $2,534.88 $31.58 +$11,973
Step 7 $67,790 $2,607.31 $32.48 +$12,315
Step 8 $69,674 $2,679.77 $33.38 +$12,658
Step 9 $71,557 $2,752.19 $34.29 +$13,000
Step 10 $73,440 $2,824.62 $35.19 +$13,342
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 1 $56,492
  • Locality add-on +$10,263
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 10 $73,440

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-10 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,173 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,825. 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-10 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-10 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $56,492 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,440. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2014, it is 22.20%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,263 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,173 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.