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$41,088 GS-6 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
$53,420 GS-6 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2019)
+$8,372 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,088 $1,580.31 $19.69 +$8,372
Step 2 $42,458 $1,633.00 $20.34 +$8,651
Step 3 $43,828 $1,685.69 $21.00 +$8,930
Step 4 $45,199 $1,738.42 $21.66 +$9,210
Step 5 $46,569 $1,791.12 $22.31 +$9,489
Step 6 $47,939 $1,843.81 $22.97 +$9,768
Step 7 $49,309 $1,896.50 $23.63 +$10,047
Step 8 $50,679 $1,949.19 $24.28 +$10,326
Step 9 $52,050 $2,001.92 $24.94 +$10,606
Step 10 $53,420 $2,054.62 $25.60 +$10,885
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 1 $41,088
  • Locality add-on +$8,372
  • Adjustment percent 25.59%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 10 $53,420

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 2019, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 25.59% 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 $1,580 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,055. 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-6 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-6 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $41,088 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,420. This is 25.59% 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 2019, it is 25.59%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,372 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 $1,580 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.