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$63,525 GS-11 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2016)
$82,583 GS-11 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2016)
+$11,714 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 22.61% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,525 $2,443.27 $30.44 +$11,714
Step 2 $65,643 $2,524.73 $31.45 +$12,105
Step 3 $67,760 $2,606.15 $32.47 +$12,495
Step 4 $69,878 $2,687.62 $33.48 +$12,886
Step 5 $71,995 $2,769.04 $34.50 +$13,276
Step 6 $74,113 $2,850.50 $35.51 +$13,667
Step 7 $76,230 $2,931.92 $36.53 +$14,057
Step 8 $78,348 $3,013.38 $37.54 +$14,448
Step 9 $80,465 $3,094.81 $38.56 +$14,838
Step 10 $82,583 $3,176.27 $39.57 +$15,229
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 1 $63,525
  • Locality add-on +$11,714
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 10 $82,583

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-11 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,443 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,176. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-11 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $63,525 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,583. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2016, it is 22.61%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,714 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,443 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.