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$69,761 GS-11 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
$90,688 GS-11 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
+$14,557 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $69,761 $2,683.12 $33.43 +$14,557
Step 2 $72,087 $2,772.58 $34.54 +$15,043
Step 3 $74,412 $2,862.00 $35.66 +$15,528
Step 4 $76,737 $2,951.42 $36.77 +$16,013
Step 5 $79,062 $3,040.85 $37.88 +$16,498
Step 6 $81,387 $3,130.27 $39.00 +$16,983
Step 7 $83,713 $3,219.73 $40.11 +$17,469
Step 8 $86,038 $3,309.15 $41.23 +$17,954
Step 9 $88,363 $3,398.58 $42.34 +$18,439
Step 10 $90,688 $3,488.00 $43.45 +$18,924
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 1 $69,761
  • Locality add-on +$14,557
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 10 $90,688

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-11 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2020, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,683 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,488. 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-11 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-11 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $69,761 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,688. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,557 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,683 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.