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$66,023 GS-10 Step 1 in Sacramento (2022)
$85,832 GS-10 Step 10 in Sacramento (2022)
+$14,159 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Sacramento

Each step below already includes the 27.30% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,023 $2,539.35 $31.64 +$14,159
Step 2 $68,224 $2,624.00 $32.69 +$14,631
Step 3 $70,425 $2,708.65 $33.74 +$15,103
Step 4 $72,626 $2,793.31 $34.80 +$15,575
Step 5 $74,827 $2,877.96 $35.85 +$16,047
Step 6 $77,028 $2,962.62 $36.91 +$16,519
Step 7 $79,229 $3,047.27 $37.96 +$16,991
Step 8 $81,430 $3,131.92 $39.02 +$17,463
Step 9 $83,631 $3,216.58 $40.07 +$17,935
Step 10 $85,832 $3,301.23 $41.13 +$18,407
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Sacramento pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Sacramento GS-10 Step 1 $66,023
  • Locality add-on +$14,159
  • Adjustment percent 27.30%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Sacramento GS-10 Step 10 $85,832

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-10 in Sacramento: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Sacramento pay area adds a 27.30% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in Sacramento

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns roughly $2,539 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,301. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Sacramento page.

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GS-10 in Sacramento questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Sacramento?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns $66,023 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,832. This is 27.30% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Sacramento?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Sacramento in 2022, it is 27.30%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,159 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Sacramento?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns roughly $2,539 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.