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$105,580 GS-14 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
$137,254 GS-14 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
+$19,181 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,580 $4,060.77 $50.59 +$19,181
Step 2 $109,099 $4,196.12 $52.28 +$19,820
Step 3 $112,618 $4,331.46 $53.96 +$20,459
Step 4 $116,138 $4,466.85 $55.65 +$21,099
Step 5 $119,657 $4,602.19 $57.33 +$21,738
Step 6 $123,176 $4,737.54 $59.02 +$22,377
Step 7 $126,696 $4,872.92 $60.71 +$23,017
Step 8 $130,215 $5,008.27 $62.39 +$23,656
Step 9 $133,734 $5,143.62 $64.08 +$24,295
Step 10 $137,254 $5,279.00 $65.77 +$24,935
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $86,399
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 1 $105,580
  • Locality add-on +$19,181
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $112,319
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 10 $137,254

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-14 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2015, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,061 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,279. 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-14 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-14 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2015, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $105,580 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,254. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,181 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,061 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.