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$66,253 GS-11 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
$86,132 GS-11 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
+$13,191 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,253 $2,548.19 $31.75 +$13,191
Step 2 $68,462 $2,633.15 $32.80 +$13,631
Step 3 $70,671 $2,718.12 $33.86 +$14,071
Step 4 $72,880 $2,803.08 $34.92 +$14,511
Step 5 $75,088 $2,888.00 $35.98 +$14,950
Step 6 $77,297 $2,972.96 $37.04 +$15,390
Step 7 $79,506 $3,057.92 $38.10 +$15,830
Step 8 $81,715 $3,142.88 $39.15 +$16,270
Step 9 $83,923 $3,227.81 $40.21 +$16,709
Step 10 $86,132 $3,312.77 $41.27 +$17,149
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 1 $66,253
  • Locality add-on +$13,191
  • Adjustment percent 24.86%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 10 $86,132

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-11 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,548 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,313. 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-11 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-11 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $66,253 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,132. This is 24.86% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,191 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,548 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.