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$96,311 GS-13 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
$125,202 GS-13 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
+$19,624 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $96,311 $3,704.27 $46.15 +$19,624
Step 2 $99,521 $3,827.73 $47.69 +$20,278
Step 3 $102,731 $3,951.19 $49.22 +$20,932
Step 4 $105,941 $4,074.65 $50.76 +$21,586
Step 5 $109,152 $4,198.15 $52.30 +$22,241
Step 6 $112,362 $4,321.62 $53.84 +$22,895
Step 7 $115,572 $4,445.08 $55.38 +$23,549
Step 8 $118,782 $4,568.54 $56.92 +$24,203
Step 9 $121,992 $4,692.00 $58.45 +$24,857
Step 10 $125,202 $4,815.46 $59.99 +$25,511
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 1 $96,311
  • Locality add-on +$19,624
  • Adjustment percent 25.59%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • SACRAMENTO GS-13 Step 10 $125,202

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 2019, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 25.59% 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 $3,704 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,815. 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-13 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-13 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $96,311 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $125,202. This is 25.59% 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 2019, it is 25.59%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,624 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 $3,704 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.