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$37,739 GS-6 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$49,056 GS-6 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$6,856 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,739 $1,451.50 $18.08 +$6,856
Step 2 $38,996 $1,499.85 $18.69 +$7,084
Step 3 $40,254 $1,548.23 $19.29 +$7,313
Step 4 $41,511 $1,596.58 $19.89 +$7,541
Step 5 $42,769 $1,644.96 $20.49 +$7,770
Step 6 $44,026 $1,693.31 $21.10 +$7,998
Step 7 $45,284 $1,741.69 $21.70 +$8,227
Step 8 $46,541 $1,790.04 $22.30 +$8,455
Step 9 $47,799 $1,838.42 $22.90 +$8,684
Step 10 $49,056 $1,886.77 $23.51 +$8,912
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 1 $37,739
  • Locality add-on +$6,856
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 10 $49,056

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-6 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,452 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,887. 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-6 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-6 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $37,739 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,056. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,856 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,452 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.