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$58,235 GS-9 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
$75,704 GS-9 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2021)
+$12,152 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,235 $2,239.81 $27.90 +$12,152
Step 2 $60,176 $2,314.46 $28.83 +$12,557
Step 3 $62,117 $2,389.12 $29.76 +$12,962
Step 4 $64,058 $2,463.77 $30.69 +$13,367
Step 5 $65,999 $2,538.42 $31.62 +$13,772
Step 6 $67,940 $2,613.08 $32.55 +$14,177
Step 7 $69,881 $2,687.73 $33.48 +$14,582
Step 8 $71,822 $2,762.38 $34.41 +$14,987
Step 9 $73,763 $2,837.04 $35.34 +$15,392
Step 10 $75,704 $2,911.69 $36.27 +$15,797
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 1 $58,235
  • Locality add-on +$12,152
  • Adjustment percent 26.37%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • SACRAMENTO GS-9 Step 10 $75,704

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-9 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 26.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,240 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,912. 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-9 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-9 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $58,235 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,704. This is 26.37% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,152 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $2,240 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.