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$51,298 GS-9 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
$66,685 GS-9 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2014)
+$9,319 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,298 $1,973.00 $24.58 +$9,319
Step 2 $53,008 $2,038.77 $25.40 +$9,630
Step 3 $54,717 $2,104.50 $26.22 +$9,940
Step 4 $56,427 $2,170.27 $27.04 +$10,251
Step 5 $58,137 $2,236.04 $27.86 +$10,562
Step 6 $59,846 $2,301.77 $28.68 +$10,872
Step 7 $61,556 $2,367.54 $29.49 +$11,183
Step 8 $63,265 $2,433.27 $30.31 +$11,493
Step 9 $64,975 $2,499.04 $31.13 +$11,804
Step 10 $66,685 $2,564.81 $31.95 +$12,115
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 1 $51,298
  • Locality add-on +$9,319
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 10 $66,685

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-9 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,973 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,565. 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-9 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-9 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $51,298 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,685. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,319 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,973 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.