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$60,304 GS-10 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
$78,396 GS-10 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
+$12,007 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 24.86% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,304 $2,319.38 $28.90 +$12,007
Step 2 $62,314 $2,396.69 $29.86 +$12,407
Step 3 $64,324 $2,474.00 $30.82 +$12,807
Step 4 $66,334 $2,551.31 $31.78 +$13,207
Step 5 $68,345 $2,628.65 $32.75 +$13,608
Step 6 $70,355 $2,705.96 $33.71 +$14,008
Step 7 $72,365 $2,783.27 $34.67 +$14,408
Step 8 $74,375 $2,860.58 $35.64 +$14,808
Step 9 $76,386 $2,937.92 $36.60 +$15,209
Step 10 $78,396 $3,015.23 $37.56 +$15,609
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 1 $60,304
  • Locality add-on +$12,007
  • Adjustment percent 24.86%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 10 $78,396

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-10 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,319 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,015. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-10 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $60,304 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,396. This is 24.86% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2018, it is 24.86%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,007 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,319 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.