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$62,065 GS-11 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$80,685 GS-11 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$11,275 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,065 $2,387.12 $29.74 +$11,275
Step 2 $64,134 $2,466.69 $30.73 +$11,651
Step 3 $66,203 $2,546.27 $31.72 +$12,027
Step 4 $68,272 $2,625.85 $32.71 +$12,403
Step 5 $70,341 $2,705.42 $33.70 +$12,779
Step 6 $72,410 $2,785.00 $34.70 +$13,155
Step 7 $74,478 $2,864.54 $35.69 +$13,530
Step 8 $76,547 $2,944.12 $36.68 +$13,906
Step 9 $78,616 $3,023.69 $37.67 +$14,282
Step 10 $80,685 $3,103.27 $38.66 +$14,658
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 1 $62,065
  • Locality add-on +$11,275
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 10 $80,685

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-11 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,387 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,103. 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-11 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-11 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $62,065 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,685. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,275 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,387 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.