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$64,130 GS-10 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
$83,374 GS-10 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
+$13,382 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $64,130 $2,466.54 $30.73 +$13,382
Step 2 $66,268 $2,548.77 $31.75 +$13,828
Step 3 $68,407 $2,631.04 $32.78 +$14,275
Step 4 $70,545 $2,713.27 $33.80 +$14,721
Step 5 $72,683 $2,795.50 $34.83 +$15,167
Step 6 $74,821 $2,877.73 $35.85 +$15,613
Step 7 $76,959 $2,959.96 $36.88 +$16,059
Step 8 $79,098 $3,042.23 $37.90 +$16,506
Step 9 $81,236 $3,124.46 $38.92 +$16,952
Step 10 $83,374 $3,206.69 $39.95 +$17,398
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 1 $64,130
  • Locality add-on +$13,382
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • SACRAMENTO GS-10 Step 10 $83,374

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 2021, 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 $2,467 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,207. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $64,130 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,374. 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 2021, it is 26.37%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,382 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 $2,467 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.