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$32,303 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
$41,989 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
+$6,432 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,303 $1,242.42 $15.48 +$6,432
Step 2 $33,379 $1,283.81 $15.99 +$6,646
Step 3 $34,455 $1,325.19 $16.51 +$6,860
Step 4 $35,531 $1,366.58 $17.02 +$7,074
Step 5 $36,608 $1,408.00 $17.54 +$7,289
Step 6 $37,684 $1,449.38 $18.06 +$7,503
Step 7 $38,760 $1,490.77 $18.57 +$7,717
Step 8 $39,837 $1,532.19 $19.09 +$7,932
Step 9 $40,913 $1,573.58 $19.60 +$8,146
Step 10 $41,989 $1,614.96 $20.12 +$8,360
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $32,303
  • Locality add-on +$6,432
  • Adjustment percent 24.86%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $41,989

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-4 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,242 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,615. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $32,303 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,989. This is 24.86% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,432 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,242 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.