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$38,627 GS-6 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2016)
$50,214 GS-6 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2016)
+$7,123 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,627 $1,485.65 $18.51 +$7,123
Step 2 $39,914 $1,535.15 $19.13 +$7,360
Step 3 $41,202 $1,584.69 $19.74 +$7,598
Step 4 $42,489 $1,634.19 $20.36 +$7,835
Step 5 $43,777 $1,683.73 $20.98 +$8,073
Step 6 $45,064 $1,733.23 $21.59 +$8,310
Step 7 $46,351 $1,782.73 $22.21 +$8,547
Step 8 $47,639 $1,832.27 $22.83 +$8,785
Step 9 $48,926 $1,881.77 $23.44 +$9,022
Step 10 $50,214 $1,931.31 $24.06 +$9,260
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 1 $38,627
  • Locality add-on +$7,123
  • Adjustment percent 22.61%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 10 $50,214

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-6 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2016, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,486 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,931. 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-6 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-6 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $38,627 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,214. This is 22.61% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,123 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,486 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.