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$40,285 GS-6 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
$52,365 GS-6 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2018)
+$8,021 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,285 $1,549.42 $19.30 +$8,021
Step 2 $41,627 $1,601.04 $19.95 +$8,288
Step 3 $42,969 $1,652.65 $20.59 +$8,555
Step 4 $44,312 $1,704.31 $21.23 +$8,823
Step 5 $45,654 $1,755.92 $21.88 +$9,090
Step 6 $46,996 $1,807.54 $22.52 +$9,357
Step 7 $48,338 $1,859.15 $23.16 +$9,624
Step 8 $49,681 $1,910.81 $23.80 +$9,892
Step 9 $51,023 $1,962.42 $24.45 +$10,159
Step 10 $52,365 $2,014.04 $25.09 +$10,426
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,264
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 1 $40,285
  • Locality add-on +$8,021
  • Adjustment percent 24.86%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,939
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 10 $52,365

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-6 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2018, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 24.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,549 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,014. 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-6 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-6 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $40,285 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,365. This is 24.86% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,021 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,549 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.