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$32,946 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
$42,825 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
+$6,713 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,946 $1,267.15 $15.79 +$6,713
Step 2 $34,044 $1,309.38 $16.31 +$6,937
Step 3 $35,141 $1,351.58 $16.84 +$7,160
Step 4 $36,239 $1,393.81 $17.36 +$7,384
Step 5 $37,337 $1,436.04 $17.89 +$7,608
Step 6 $38,434 $1,478.23 $18.42 +$7,831
Step 7 $39,532 $1,520.46 $18.94 +$8,055
Step 8 $40,630 $1,562.69 $19.47 +$8,279
Step 9 $41,727 $1,604.88 $19.99 +$8,502
Step 10 $42,825 $1,647.12 $20.52 +$8,726
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $32,946
  • Locality add-on +$6,713
  • Adjustment percent 25.59%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $42,825

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 2019, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 25.59% 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 $1,267 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,647. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $32,946 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,825. This is 25.59% 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 2019, it is 25.59%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,713 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 $1,267 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.