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$30,563 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
$39,736 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
+$5,552 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,563 $1,175.50 $14.64 +$5,552
Step 2 $31,583 $1,214.73 $15.13 +$5,738
Step 3 $32,602 $1,253.92 $15.62 +$5,923
Step 4 $33,621 $1,293.12 $16.11 +$6,108
Step 5 $34,640 $1,332.31 $16.60 +$6,293
Step 6 $35,659 $1,371.50 $17.09 +$6,478
Step 7 $36,678 $1,410.69 $17.57 +$6,663
Step 8 $37,697 $1,449.88 $18.06 +$6,848
Step 9 $38,717 $1,489.12 $18.55 +$7,034
Step 10 $39,736 $1,528.31 $19.04 +$7,219
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $30,563
  • Locality add-on +$5,552
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $39,736

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-4 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2015, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,176 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,528. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $30,563 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,736. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,552 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,176 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.