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$70,459 GS-11 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
$91,602 GS-11 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
+$14,703 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $70,459 $2,709.96 $33.76 +$14,703
Step 2 $72,808 $2,800.31 $34.89 +$15,193
Step 3 $75,157 $2,890.65 $36.01 +$15,683
Step 4 $77,507 $2,981.04 $37.14 +$16,174
Step 5 $79,856 $3,071.38 $38.26 +$16,664
Step 6 $82,205 $3,161.73 $39.39 +$17,154
Step 7 $84,554 $3,252.08 $40.51 +$17,644
Step 8 $86,903 $3,342.42 $41.64 +$18,134
Step 9 $89,253 $3,432.81 $42.77 +$18,625
Step 10 $91,602 $3,523.15 $43.89 +$19,115
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 1 $70,459
  • Locality add-on +$14,703
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • SACRAMENTO GS-11 Step 10 $91,602

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 2021, 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 $2,710 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,523. 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-11 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-11 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $70,459 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,602. 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 2021, it is 26.37%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,703 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 $2,710 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.