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$128,182 GS-14 Step 1 in Sacramento (2023)
$166,633 GS-14 Step 10 in Sacramento (2023)
+$28,274 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $128,182 $4,930.08 $61.42 +$28,274
Step 2 $132,454 $5,094.38 $63.47 +$29,216
Step 3 $136,727 $5,258.73 $65.51 +$30,159
Step 4 $140,999 $5,423.04 $67.56 +$31,101
Step 5 $145,272 $5,587.38 $69.61 +$32,044
Step 6 $149,544 $5,751.69 $71.66 +$32,986
Step 7 $153,816 $5,916.00 $73.70 +$33,928
Step 8 $158,089 $6,080.35 $75.75 +$34,871
Step 9 $162,361 $6,244.65 $77.80 +$35,813
Step 10 $166,633 $6,408.96 $79.84 +$36,755
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Sacramento pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Sacramento GS-14 Step 1 $128,182
  • Locality add-on +$28,274
  • Adjustment percent 28.30%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Sacramento GS-14 Step 10 $166,633

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-14 in Sacramento: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Sacramento pay area adds a 28.30% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 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-14 in Sacramento

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns roughly $4,930 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,409. 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-14 Sacramento page.

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GS-14 in Sacramento questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Sacramento?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns $128,182 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $166,633. This is 28.30% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,274 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Sacramento?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns roughly $4,930 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.