GS-15 Pay — Sacramento-Roseville (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $163,996 | $78.58 | $6,286.40 |
| Step 2 | $169,463 | $81.20 | $6,496.00 |
| Step 3 | $174,929 | $83.82 | $6,705.60 |
| Step 4 | $180,396 | $86.44 | $6,915.20 |
| Step 5 | $185,863 | $89.06 | $7,124.80 |
| Step 6 | $191,330 | $91.68 | $7,334.40 |
| Step 7 | $196,797 | $94.30 | $7,544.00 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $143,236 |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV locality | 29.76% |
| Adjusted annual | $185,863 |
| Per month | $15,489 |
| Bi-weekly | $7,124.80 |
| Hourly | $89.06 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Sacramento-Roseville?
For 2026, GS-15 in Sacramento-Roseville ranges from $163,996 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $185,863 near the middle.
How is Sacramento-Roseville locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.