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$139,588 GS-15 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
$172,500 GS-15 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
+$29,128 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $139,588 $5,368.77 $66.88 +$29,128
Step 2 $144,241 $5,547.73 $69.11 +$30,099
Step 3 $148,894 $5,726.69 $71.34 +$31,070
Step 4 $153,547 $5,905.65 $73.57 +$32,041
Step 5 $158,200 $6,084.62 $75.80 +$33,012
Step 6 $162,853 $6,263.58 $78.03 +$33,983
Step 7 $167,506 $6,442.54 $80.26 +$34,954
Step 8 $172,159 $6,621.50 $82.49 +$35,925
Step 9 $172,500 $6,634.62 $82.65 +$32,584
Step 10 $172,500 $6,634.62 $82.65 +$28,902
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $110,460
  • SACRAMENTO GS-15 Step 1 $139,588
  • Locality add-on +$29,128
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $143,598
  • SACRAMENTO GS-15 Step 10 $172,500

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-15 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2021, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $5,369 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,635. 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-15 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-15 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2021, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $139,588 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $172,500. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $29,128 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $5,369 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.