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$94,429 GS-13 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
$122,759 GS-13 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
+$18,801 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $94,429 $3,631.88 $45.25 +$18,801
Step 2 $97,577 $3,752.96 $46.75 +$19,428
Step 3 $100,725 $3,874.04 $48.26 +$20,055
Step 4 $103,872 $3,995.08 $49.77 +$20,681
Step 5 $107,020 $4,116.15 $51.28 +$21,308
Step 6 $110,168 $4,237.23 $52.79 +$21,935
Step 7 $113,315 $4,358.27 $54.30 +$22,561
Step 8 $116,463 $4,479.35 $55.80 +$23,188
Step 9 $119,611 $4,600.42 $57.31 +$23,815
Step 10 $122,759 $4,721.50 $58.82 +$24,442
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 1 $94,429
  • Locality add-on +$18,801
  • Adjustment percent 24.86%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 10 $122,759

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-13 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2018, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,632 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,722. 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-13 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-13 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $94,429 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $122,759. This is 24.86% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,801 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $3,632 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.