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$51,812 GS-9 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
$67,352 GS-9 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
+$9,413 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $51,812 $1,992.77 $24.83 +$9,413
Step 2 $53,538 $2,059.15 $25.65 +$9,726
Step 3 $55,265 $2,125.58 $26.48 +$10,040
Step 4 $56,992 $2,192.00 $27.31 +$10,354
Step 5 $58,718 $2,258.38 $28.14 +$10,667
Step 6 $60,445 $2,324.81 $28.96 +$10,981
Step 7 $62,172 $2,391.23 $29.79 +$11,295
Step 8 $63,898 $2,457.62 $30.62 +$11,608
Step 9 $65,625 $2,524.04 $31.44 +$11,922
Step 10 $67,352 $2,590.46 $32.27 +$12,236
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,399
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 1 $51,812
  • Locality add-on +$9,413
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,116
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 10 $67,352

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 2015, 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 $1,993 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,590. 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-9 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-9 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2015, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $51,812 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,352. 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 2015, it is 22.20%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,413 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 $1,993 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.