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$118,670 GS-14 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
$154,269 GS-14 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
+$24,763 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $118,670 $4,564.23 $56.86 +$24,763
Step 2 $122,626 $4,716.38 $58.76 +$25,589
Step 3 $126,581 $4,868.50 $60.65 +$26,414
Step 4 $130,536 $5,020.62 $62.55 +$27,239
Step 5 $134,492 $5,172.77 $64.44 +$28,065
Step 6 $138,447 $5,324.88 $66.34 +$28,890
Step 7 $142,403 $5,477.04 $68.23 +$29,716
Step 8 $146,358 $5,629.15 $70.13 +$30,541
Step 9 $150,313 $5,781.27 $72.02 +$31,366
Step 10 $154,269 $5,933.42 $73.92 +$32,192
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $93,907
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 1 $118,670
  • Locality add-on +$24,763
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $122,077
  • SACRAMENTO GS-14 Step 10 $154,269

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-14 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2021, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,564 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,933. 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-14 SACRAMENTO page.

Other grades in SACRAMENTO

GS-14 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2021, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $118,670 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $154,269. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,763 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $4,564 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.