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$74,392 GS-12 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$96,707 GS-12 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$13,515 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $74,392 $2,861.23 $35.65 +$13,515
Step 2 $76,871 $2,956.58 $36.83 +$13,965
Step 3 $79,351 $3,051.96 $38.02 +$14,416
Step 4 $81,830 $3,147.31 $39.21 +$14,866
Step 5 $84,309 $3,242.65 $40.40 +$15,316
Step 6 $86,789 $3,338.04 $41.59 +$15,767
Step 7 $89,268 $3,433.38 $42.77 +$16,217
Step 8 $91,748 $3,528.77 $43.96 +$16,668
Step 9 $94,227 $3,624.12 $45.15 +$17,118
Step 10 $96,707 $3,719.50 $46.34 +$17,569
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • SACRAMENTO GS-12 Step 1 $74,392
  • Locality add-on +$13,515
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • SACRAMENTO GS-12 Step 10 $96,707

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-12 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,861 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,720. 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-12 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-12 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $74,392 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $96,707. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,515 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,861 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.