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$46,445 GS-8 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$60,379 GS-8 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$8,438 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,445 $1,786.35 $22.25 +$8,438
Step 2 $47,993 $1,845.88 $23.00 +$8,719
Step 3 $49,541 $1,905.42 $23.74 +$9,000
Step 4 $51,089 $1,964.96 $24.48 +$9,281
Step 5 $52,638 $2,024.54 $25.22 +$9,563
Step 6 $54,186 $2,084.08 $25.96 +$9,844
Step 7 $55,734 $2,143.62 $26.71 +$10,125
Step 8 $57,282 $2,203.15 $27.45 +$10,406
Step 9 $58,831 $2,262.73 $28.19 +$10,688
Step 10 $60,379 $2,322.27 $28.93 +$10,969
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • SACRAMENTO GS-8 Step 1 $46,445
  • Locality add-on +$8,438
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • SACRAMENTO GS-8 Step 10 $60,379

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-8 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,786 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,322. 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-8 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-8 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $46,445 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,379. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,438 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,786 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.