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$111,587 GS-14 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
$145,064 GS-14 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
+$22,217 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $111,587 $4,291.81 $53.47 +$22,217
Step 2 $115,307 $4,434.88 $55.25 +$22,958
Step 3 $119,027 $4,577.96 $57.03 +$23,699
Step 4 $122,746 $4,721.00 $58.81 +$24,439
Step 5 $126,466 $4,864.08 $60.60 +$25,180
Step 6 $130,185 $5,007.12 $62.38 +$25,920
Step 7 $133,905 $5,150.19 $64.16 +$26,661
Step 8 $137,624 $5,293.23 $65.94 +$27,401
Step 9 $141,344 $5,436.31 $67.73 +$28,142
Step 10 $145,064 $5,579.38 $69.51 +$28,883
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $89,370
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 1 $111,587
  • Locality add-on +$22,217
  • Adjustment percent 24.86%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $116,181
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 10 $145,064

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-14 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2018, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,292 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,579. 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-14 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-14 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2018, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $111,587 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $145,064. This is 24.86% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,217 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,292 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.