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$89,347 GS-13 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
$116,149 GS-13 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
+$16,232 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,347 $3,436.42 $42.81 +$16,232
Step 2 $92,325 $3,550.96 $44.24 +$16,773
Step 3 $95,303 $3,665.50 $45.67 +$17,314
Step 4 $98,281 $3,780.04 $47.09 +$17,855
Step 5 $101,259 $3,894.58 $48.52 +$18,396
Step 6 $104,237 $4,009.12 $49.95 +$18,937
Step 7 $107,215 $4,123.65 $51.37 +$19,478
Step 8 $110,193 $4,238.19 $52.80 +$20,019
Step 9 $113,171 $4,352.73 $54.23 +$20,560
Step 10 $116,149 $4,467.27 $55.65 +$21,101
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 1 $89,347
  • Locality add-on +$16,232
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 10 $116,149

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-13 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2015, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,436 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,467. 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-13 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-13 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $89,347 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,149. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,232 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,436 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.