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$63,496 GS-10 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
$82,546 GS-10 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
+$13,250 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 26.37% 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 $63,496 $2,442.15 $30.42 +$13,250
Step 2 $65,613 $2,523.58 $31.44 +$13,692
Step 3 $67,729 $2,604.96 $32.45 +$14,133
Step 4 $69,846 $2,686.38 $33.47 +$14,575
Step 5 $71,963 $2,767.81 $34.48 +$15,017
Step 6 $74,079 $2,849.19 $35.50 +$15,458
Step 7 $76,196 $2,930.62 $36.51 +$15,900
Step 8 $78,313 $3,012.04 $37.52 +$16,342
Step 9 $80,429 $3,093.42 $38.54 +$16,783
Step 10 $82,546 $3,174.85 $39.55 +$17,225
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 1 $63,496
  • Locality add-on +$13,250
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 10 $82,546

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 2020, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% 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 $2,442 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,175. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $63,496 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,546. This is 26.37% 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 2020, it is 26.37%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,250 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 $2,442 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.