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$34,012 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
$44,214 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
+$7,097 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,012 $1,308.15 $16.30 +$7,097
Step 2 $35,146 $1,351.77 $16.84 +$7,334
Step 3 $36,280 $1,395.38 $17.38 +$7,571
Step 4 $37,413 $1,438.96 $17.93 +$7,807
Step 5 $38,547 $1,482.58 $18.47 +$8,044
Step 6 $39,680 $1,526.15 $19.01 +$8,280
Step 7 $40,814 $1,569.77 $19.56 +$8,517
Step 8 $41,947 $1,613.35 $20.10 +$8,753
Step 9 $43,081 $1,656.96 $20.64 +$8,990
Step 10 $44,214 $1,700.54 $21.19 +$9,226
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $34,012
  • Locality add-on +$7,097
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $44,214

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 2020, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% 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 $1,308 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,701. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $34,012 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,214. This is 26.37% 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 2020, it is 26.37%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,097 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 $1,308 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.