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$122,963 GS-15 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$157,100 GS-15 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$22,339 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $122,963 $4,729.35 $58.92 +$22,339
Step 2 $127,061 $4,886.96 $60.88 +$23,083
Step 3 $131,160 $5,044.62 $62.85 +$23,828
Step 4 $135,258 $5,202.23 $64.81 +$24,572
Step 5 $139,357 $5,359.88 $66.77 +$25,317
Step 6 $143,455 $5,517.50 $68.74 +$26,061
Step 7 $147,554 $5,675.15 $70.70 +$26,806
Step 8 $151,653 $5,832.81 $72.67 +$27,551
Step 9 $155,751 $5,990.42 $74.63 +$28,295
Step 10 $157,100 $6,042.31 $75.28 +$26,290
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • SACRAMENTO GS-15 Step 1 $122,963
  • Locality add-on +$22,339
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • SACRAMENTO GS-15 Step 10 $157,100

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-15 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,729 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-15 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $122,963 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,339 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,729 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.