GS-12 Pay — Sacramento-Roseville (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Sacramento-Roseville locality pay area for 2026. The Sacramento-Roseville area adds 29.76% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $99,218 | $47.54 | $3,803.20 |
| Step 2 | $102,526 | $49.13 | $3,930.40 |
| Step 3 | $105,834 | $50.71 | $4,056.80 |
| Step 4 | $109,141 | $52.30 | $4,184.00 |
| Step 5 | $112,449 | $53.88 | $4,310.40 |
| Step 6 | $115,756 | $55.47 | $4,437.60 |
| Step 7 | $119,064 | $57.05 | $4,564.00 |
| Step 8 | $122,371 | $58.63 | $4,690.40 |
| Step 9 | $125,679 | $60.22 | $4,817.60 |
| Step 10 | $128,987 | $61.80 | $4,944.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV locality | 29.76% |
| Adjusted annual | $112,449 |
| Per month | $9,371 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,310.40 |
| Hourly | $53.88 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Sacramento-Roseville GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-13 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Sacramento-Roseville?
For 2026, GS-12 in Sacramento-Roseville ranges from $99,218 at the first step to $128,987 at the top step, with $112,449 near the middle.
How is Sacramento-Roseville locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Sacramento-Roseville locality percentage of 29.76%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Sacramento-Roseville rate remained 29.76%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Sacramento-Roseville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SAC · effective January 11, 2026 · Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV, 29.76% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.