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$39,500 GS-6 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
$51,354 GS-6 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2017)
+$7,681 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,500 $1,519.23 $18.93 +$7,681
Step 2 $40,817 $1,569.88 $19.56 +$7,937
Step 3 $42,134 $1,620.54 $20.19 +$8,193
Step 4 $43,451 $1,671.19 $20.82 +$8,449
Step 5 $44,769 $1,721.88 $21.45 +$8,706
Step 6 $46,086 $1,772.54 $22.08 +$8,962
Step 7 $47,403 $1,823.19 $22.71 +$9,218
Step 8 $48,720 $1,873.85 $23.34 +$9,474
Step 9 $50,037 $1,924.50 $23.98 +$9,730
Step 10 $51,354 $1,975.15 $24.61 +$9,986
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 1 $39,500
  • Locality add-on +$7,681
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 10 $51,354

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-6 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,519 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,975. 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-6 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-6 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $39,500 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,354. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,681 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,519 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.