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$34,352 GS-4 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
$44,657 GS-4 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
+$7,168 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,352 $1,321.23 $16.46 +$7,168
Step 2 $35,497 $1,365.27 $17.01 +$7,407
Step 3 $36,642 $1,409.31 $17.56 +$7,646
Step 4 $37,787 $1,453.35 $18.11 +$7,885
Step 5 $38,932 $1,497.38 $18.65 +$8,124
Step 6 $40,077 $1,541.42 $19.20 +$8,363
Step 7 $41,222 $1,585.46 $19.75 +$8,602
Step 8 $42,367 $1,629.50 $20.30 +$8,841
Step 9 $43,512 $1,673.54 $20.85 +$9,080
Step 10 $44,657 $1,717.58 $21.40 +$9,319
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 1 $34,352
  • Locality add-on +$7,168
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • SACRAMENTO GS-4 Step 10 $44,657

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-4 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2021, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,321 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,718. 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-4 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-4 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $34,352 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,657. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,168 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,321 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.