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$104,535 GS-14 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$135,890 GS-14 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$18,991 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $104,535 $4,020.58 $50.09 +$18,991
Step 2 $108,019 $4,154.58 $51.76 +$19,624
Step 3 $111,503 $4,288.58 $53.43 +$20,257
Step 4 $114,987 $4,422.58 $55.10 +$20,890
Step 5 $118,470 $4,556.54 $56.77 +$21,522
Step 6 $121,954 $4,690.54 $58.44 +$22,155
Step 7 $125,438 $4,824.54 $60.10 +$22,788
Step 8 $128,922 $4,958.54 $61.77 +$23,421
Step 9 $132,406 $5,092.54 $63.44 +$24,054
Step 10 $135,890 $5,226.54 $65.11 +$24,687
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 1 $104,535
  • Locality add-on +$18,991
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 10 $135,890

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-14 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,021 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,227. 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-14 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-14 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $104,535 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $135,890. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,991 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,021 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.