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$64,961 GS-11 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
$84,446 GS-11 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
+$12,632 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,961 $2,498.50 $31.13 +$12,632
Step 2 $67,126 $2,581.77 $32.16 +$13,053
Step 3 $69,291 $2,665.04 $33.20 +$13,474
Step 4 $71,456 $2,748.31 $34.24 +$13,895
Step 5 $73,621 $2,831.58 $35.28 +$14,316
Step 6 $75,786 $2,914.85 $36.31 +$14,737
Step 7 $77,951 $2,998.12 $37.35 +$15,158
Step 8 $80,116 $3,081.38 $38.39 +$15,579
Step 9 $82,281 $3,164.65 $39.43 +$16,000
Step 10 $84,446 $3,247.92 $40.46 +$16,421
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 1 $64,961
  • Locality add-on +$12,632
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 10 $84,446

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 2017, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.14% 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 $2,499 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,248. 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-11 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-11 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $64,961 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,446. This is 24.14% 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 2017, it is 24.14%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,632 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 $2,499 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.