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$106,993 GS-14 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2016)
$139,094 GS-14 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2016)
+$19,730 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $106,993 $4,115.12 $51.27 +$19,730
Step 2 $110,560 $4,252.31 $52.98 +$20,388
Step 3 $114,127 $4,389.50 $54.68 +$21,046
Step 4 $117,693 $4,526.65 $56.39 +$21,703
Step 5 $121,260 $4,663.85 $58.10 +$22,361
Step 6 $124,827 $4,801.04 $59.81 +$23,019
Step 7 $128,394 $4,938.23 $61.52 +$23,677
Step 8 $131,960 $5,075.38 $63.23 +$24,334
Step 9 $135,527 $5,212.58 $64.94 +$24,992
Step 10 $139,094 $5,349.77 $66.65 +$25,650
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 1 $106,993
  • Locality add-on +$19,730
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 10 $139,094

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 2016, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.61% 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 $4,115 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,350. 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-14 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-14 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $106,993 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $139,094. This is 22.61% 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 2016, it is 22.61%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,730 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 $4,115 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.