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$59,128 GS-10 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
$76,870 GS-10 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
+$11,498 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 24.14% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,128 $2,274.15 $28.33 +$11,498
Step 2 $61,099 $2,349.96 $29.28 +$11,881
Step 3 $63,071 $2,425.81 $30.22 +$12,265
Step 4 $65,042 $2,501.62 $31.17 +$12,648
Step 5 $67,013 $2,577.42 $32.11 +$13,031
Step 6 $68,985 $2,653.27 $33.05 +$13,415
Step 7 $70,956 $2,729.08 $34.00 +$13,798
Step 8 $72,927 $2,804.88 $34.94 +$14,181
Step 9 $74,899 $2,880.73 $35.89 +$14,565
Step 10 $76,870 $2,956.54 $36.83 +$14,948
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 1 $59,128
  • Locality add-on +$11,498
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 10 $76,870

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-10 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,274 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,957. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-10 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $59,128 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,870. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2017, it is 24.14%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,498 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,274 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.