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$88,462 GS-13 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$115,000 GS-13 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$16,071 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $88,462 $3,402.38 $42.39 +$16,071
Step 2 $91,410 $3,515.77 $43.80 +$16,606
Step 3 $94,359 $3,629.19 $45.21 +$17,142
Step 4 $97,308 $3,742.62 $46.63 +$17,678
Step 5 $100,257 $3,856.04 $48.04 +$18,214
Step 6 $103,205 $3,969.42 $49.45 +$18,749
Step 7 $106,154 $4,082.85 $50.86 +$19,285
Step 8 $109,103 $4,196.27 $52.28 +$19,821
Step 9 $112,051 $4,309.65 $53.69 +$20,356
Step 10 $115,000 $4,423.08 $55.10 +$20,892
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 1 $88,462
  • Locality add-on +$16,071
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 10 $115,000

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-13 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,402 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,423. 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-13 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-13 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $88,462 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,000. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,071 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,402 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.