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$92,589 GS-13 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
$120,364 GS-13 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
+$18,005 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $92,589 $3,561.12 $44.36 +$18,005
Step 2 $95,675 $3,679.81 $45.84 +$18,605
Step 3 $98,761 $3,798.50 $47.32 +$19,205
Step 4 $101,847 $3,917.19 $48.80 +$19,805
Step 5 $104,933 $4,035.88 $50.28 +$20,405
Step 6 $108,019 $4,154.58 $51.76 +$21,005
Step 7 $111,105 $4,273.27 $53.24 +$21,605
Step 8 $114,191 $4,391.96 $54.72 +$22,205
Step 9 $117,278 $4,510.69 $56.19 +$22,806
Step 10 $120,364 $4,629.38 $57.67 +$23,406
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 1 $92,589
  • Locality add-on +$18,005
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 10 $120,364

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-13 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2017, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,561 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,629. 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-13 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-13 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $92,589 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $120,364. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,005 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,561 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.