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$57,659 GS-9 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
$74,958 GS-9 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2020)
+$12,032 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,659 $2,217.65 $27.63 +$12,032
Step 2 $59,581 $2,291.58 $28.55 +$12,433
Step 3 $61,503 $2,365.50 $29.47 +$12,834
Step 4 $63,425 $2,439.42 $30.39 +$13,235
Step 5 $65,347 $2,513.35 $31.31 +$13,636
Step 6 $67,269 $2,587.27 $32.23 +$14,037
Step 7 $69,191 $2,661.19 $33.15 +$14,438
Step 8 $71,113 $2,735.12 $34.07 +$14,839
Step 9 $73,036 $2,809.08 $35.00 +$15,241
Step 10 $74,958 $2,883.00 $35.92 +$15,642
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $45,627
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 1 $57,659
  • Locality add-on +$12,032
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,316
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 10 $74,958

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-9 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2020, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,218 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,883. 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-9 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-9 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2020, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $57,659 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,958. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,032 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,218 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.