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$69,269 GS-10 Step 1 in Sacramento (2023)
$90,054 GS-10 Step 10 in Sacramento (2023)
+$15,279 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Sacramento

Each step below already includes the 28.30% 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 $69,269 $2,664.19 $33.19 +$15,279
Step 2 $71,579 $2,753.04 $34.30 +$15,789
Step 3 $73,888 $2,841.85 $35.40 +$16,298
Step 4 $76,197 $2,930.65 $36.51 +$16,807
Step 5 $78,507 $3,019.50 $37.62 +$17,317
Step 6 $80,816 $3,108.31 $38.72 +$17,826
Step 7 $83,126 $3,197.15 $39.83 +$18,336
Step 8 $85,435 $3,285.96 $40.94 +$18,845
Step 9 $87,744 $3,374.77 $42.04 +$19,354
Step 10 $90,054 $3,463.62 $43.15 +$19,864
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Sacramento pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Sacramento GS-10 Step 1 $69,269
  • Locality add-on +$15,279
  • Adjustment percent 28.30%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Sacramento GS-10 Step 10 $90,054

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 2023, the Sacramento pay area adds a 28.30% 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 $2,664 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,464. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns $69,269 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,054. This is 28.30% 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 2023, it is 28.30%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,279 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 $2,664 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.