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$73,012 GS-10 Step 1 in Sacramento (2024)
$94,912 GS-10 Step 10 in Sacramento (2024)
+$16,484 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Sacramento

Each step below already includes the 29.16% 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 $73,012 $2,808.15 $34.98 +$16,484
Step 2 $75,445 $2,901.73 $36.15 +$17,033
Step 3 $77,878 $2,995.31 $37.32 +$17,582
Step 4 $80,312 $3,088.92 $38.48 +$18,132
Step 5 $82,745 $3,182.50 $39.65 +$18,681
Step 6 $85,178 $3,276.08 $40.81 +$19,230
Step 7 $87,612 $3,369.69 $41.98 +$19,780
Step 8 $90,045 $3,463.27 $43.15 +$20,329
Step 9 $92,479 $3,556.88 $44.31 +$20,879
Step 10 $94,912 $3,650.46 $45.48 +$21,428
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Sacramento pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Sacramento GS-10 Step 1 $73,012
  • Locality add-on +$16,484
  • Adjustment percent 29.16%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Sacramento GS-10 Step 10 $94,912

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 2024, the Sacramento pay area adds a 29.16% 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 $2,808 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,650. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns $73,012 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,912. This is 29.16% 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 2024, it is 29.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,484 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 $2,808 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.