2026 GS Pay Scale in Sacramento
Locality-adjusted federal General Schedule salaries for the Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV pay area. Base rates plus the 29.76% Sacramento locality adjustment, effective January 2026.
🏛️ Source: Base rates from U.S. OPM Salary Table 2026-GS; the 29.76% locality adjustment is the official 2026 rate for the Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV area. Public government record.
29.76%
Locality adjustment
$99,218
GS-12 Step 1 here
$117,984
GS-13 Step 1 here
$213,197
GS-15 Step 10 (top)
2026 GS pay table for Sacramento (Step 1, 5, 10)
Locality-adjusted salaries by grade. Every grade has 10 steps; entry, mid, and top shown.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 5 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | $29,305 | $33,204 | $36,655 |
| GS-2 | $32,950 | $36,149 | $41,462 |
| GS-3 | $35,954 | $40,750 | $46,745 |
| GS-4 | $40,359 | $45,742 | $52,470 |
| GS-5 | $45,155 | $51,176 | $58,702 |
| GS-6 | $50,335 | $57,046 | $65,435 |
| GS-7 | $55,934 | $63,393 | $72,716 |
| GS-8 | $61,945 | $70,203 | $80,525 |
| GS-9 | $68,419 | $77,543 | $88,949 |
| GS-10 | $75,344 | $85,387 | $97,942 |
| GS-11 | $82,780 | $93,820 | $107,620 |
| GS-12 | $99,218 | $112,449 | $128,987 |
| GS-13 | $117,984 | $133,716 | $153,382 |
| GS-14 | $139,422 | $158,014 | $181,254 |
| GS-15 | $163,996 | $185,863 | $213,197 |
Take-home pay in Sacramento after taxes
Estimated take-home on the locality-adjusted salary (single filer, federal tax + Social Security + Medicare; CA state tax varies and is not included here):
| Grade / Step | Salary | Take-home (no state) | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 Step 1 | $45,155 | ~$38,266 | ~$3,189 |
| GS-7 Step 1 | $55,934 | ~$46,927 | ~$3,911 |
| GS-9 Step 1 | $68,419 | ~$56,292 | ~$4,691 |
| GS-11 Step 1 | $82,780 | ~$66,395 | ~$5,533 |
| GS-12 Step 1 | $99,218 | ~$77,959 | ~$6,497 |
| GS-13 Step 1 | $117,984 | ~$91,104 | ~$7,592 |
Take-home excludes state/local income tax (California has high state tax, which would lower these), FERS retirement, and TSP. Use our after-tax calculator for a full picture.
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