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$30,260 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$39,334 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$5,497 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,260 $1,163.85 $14.50 +$5,497
Step 2 $31,269 $1,202.65 $14.98 +$5,681
Step 3 $32,277 $1,241.42 $15.47 +$5,864
Step 4 $33,285 $1,280.19 $15.95 +$6,047
Step 5 $34,293 $1,318.96 $16.43 +$6,230
Step 6 $35,301 $1,357.73 $16.91 +$6,413
Step 7 $36,309 $1,396.50 $17.40 +$6,596
Step 8 $37,317 $1,435.27 $17.88 +$6,779
Step 9 $38,326 $1,474.08 $18.36 +$6,963
Step 10 $39,334 $1,512.85 $18.85 +$7,146
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $30,260
  • Locality add-on +$5,497
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $39,334

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-4 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,164 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,513. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $30,260 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,334. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,497 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,164 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.