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$22,193 GS-1 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
$27,754 GS-1 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
+$4,032 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-1 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-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $22,193 $853.58 $10.63 +$4,032
Step 2 $22,934 $882.08 $10.99 +$4,166
Step 3 $23,673 $910.50 $11.34 +$4,301
Step 4 $24,407 $938.73 $11.69 +$4,434
Step 5 $25,145 $967.12 $12.05 +$4,568
Step 6 $25,578 $983.77 $12.26 +$4,647
Step 7 $26,307 $1,011.81 $12.61 +$4,779
Step 8 $27,043 $1,040.12 $12.96 +$4,913
Step 9 $27,071 $1,041.19 $12.97 +$4,918
Step 10 $27,754 $1,067.46 $13.30 +$5,042
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $18,161
  • SACRAMENTO GS-1 Step 1 $22,193
  • Locality add-on +$4,032
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $22,712
  • SACRAMENTO GS-1 Step 10 $27,754

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-1 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2015, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $854 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,067. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-1 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2015, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $22,193 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $27,754. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2015, it is 22.20%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,032 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $854 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.