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$39,110 GS-4 Step 1 in Sacramento (2024)
$50,839 GS-4 Step 10 in Sacramento (2024)
+$8,830 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,110 $1,504.23 $18.74 +$8,830
Step 2 $40,413 $1,554.35 $19.36 +$9,124
Step 3 $41,716 $1,604.46 $19.99 +$9,418
Step 4 $43,019 $1,654.58 $20.61 +$9,712
Step 5 $44,323 $1,704.73 $21.24 +$10,007
Step 6 $45,626 $1,754.85 $21.86 +$10,301
Step 7 $46,929 $1,804.96 $22.49 +$10,595
Step 8 $48,232 $1,855.08 $23.11 +$10,889
Step 9 $49,535 $1,905.19 $23.74 +$11,183
Step 10 $50,839 $1,955.35 $24.36 +$11,478
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Sacramento pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Sacramento GS-4 Step 1 $39,110
  • Locality add-on +$8,830
  • Adjustment percent 29.16%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Sacramento GS-4 Step 10 $50,839

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-4 in Sacramento: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2024, the Sacramento pay area adds a 29.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Sacramento

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns roughly $1,504 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,955. 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-4 Sacramento page.

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GS-4 in Sacramento questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Sacramento?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns $39,110 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,839. This is 29.16% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,830 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Sacramento?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Sacramento earns roughly $1,504 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.