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$25,857 GS-2 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
$32,541 GS-2 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
+$5,028 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,857 $994.50 $12.39 +$5,028
Step 2 $26,473 $1,018.19 $12.68 +$5,148
Step 3 $27,329 $1,051.12 $13.09 +$5,314
Step 4 $28,054 $1,079.00 $13.44 +$5,455
Step 5 $28,370 $1,091.15 $13.59 +$5,517
Step 6 $29,204 $1,123.23 $13.99 +$5,679
Step 7 $30,038 $1,155.31 $14.39 +$5,841
Step 8 $30,872 $1,187.38 $14.79 +$6,003
Step 9 $31,707 $1,219.50 $15.19 +$6,166
Step 10 $32,541 $1,251.58 $15.59 +$6,328
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,829
  • SACRAMENTO GS-2 Step 1 $25,857
  • Locality add-on +$5,028
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $26,213
  • SACRAMENTO GS-2 Step 10 $32,541

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-2 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2017, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $995 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,252. 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-2 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-2 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2017, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $25,857 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $32,541. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,028 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $995 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.