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$31,673 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
$41,170 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
+$6,159 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,673 $1,218.19 $15.18 +$6,159
Step 2 $32,728 $1,258.77 $15.68 +$6,364
Step 3 $33,783 $1,299.35 $16.19 +$6,569
Step 4 $34,839 $1,339.96 $16.69 +$6,775
Step 5 $35,894 $1,380.54 $17.20 +$6,980
Step 6 $36,949 $1,421.12 $17.70 +$7,185
Step 7 $38,004 $1,461.69 $18.21 +$7,390
Step 8 $39,059 $1,502.27 $18.72 +$7,595
Step 9 $40,115 $1,542.88 $19.22 +$7,801
Step 10 $41,170 $1,583.46 $19.73 +$8,006
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $31,673
  • Locality add-on +$6,159
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $41,170

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-4 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,218 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,583. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $31,673 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,170. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,159 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,218 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.