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$61,505 GS-10 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
$79,952 GS-10 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
+$12,532 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 25.59% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,505 $2,365.58 $29.47 +$12,532
Step 2 $63,555 $2,444.42 $30.45 +$12,950
Step 3 $65,604 $2,523.23 $31.43 +$13,367
Step 4 $67,654 $2,602.08 $32.42 +$13,785
Step 5 $69,704 $2,680.92 $33.40 +$14,203
Step 6 $71,753 $2,759.73 $34.38 +$14,620
Step 7 $73,803 $2,838.58 $35.36 +$15,038
Step 8 $75,853 $2,917.42 $36.35 +$15,456
Step 9 $77,902 $2,996.23 $37.33 +$15,873
Step 10 $79,952 $3,075.08 $38.31 +$16,291
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 1 $61,505
  • Locality add-on +$12,532
  • Adjustment percent 25.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 10 $79,952

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-10 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 25.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,366 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,075. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-10 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $61,505 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,952. This is 25.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2019, it is 25.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,532 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,366 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.