GS-2 Pay — Sacramento-Roseville (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,950 | $15.79 | $1,263.20 |
| Step 2 | $33,734 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 3 | $34,826 | $16.69 | $1,335.20 |
| Step 4 | $35,749 | $17.13 | $1,370.40 |
| Step 5 | $36,149 | $17.32 | $1,385.60 |
| Step 6 | $37,211 | $17.83 | $1,426.40 |
| Step 7 | $38,274 | $18.34 | $1,467.20 |
| Step 8 | $39,337 | $18.85 | $1,508.00 |
| Step 9 | $40,399 | $19.36 | $1,548.80 |
| Step 10 | $41,462 | $19.87 | $1,589.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV locality | 29.76% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,149 |
| Per month | $3,012 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,385.60 |
| Hourly | $17.32 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-3 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Sacramento-Roseville?
For 2026, GS-2 in Sacramento-Roseville ranges from $32,950 at the first step to $41,462 at the top step, with $36,149 near the middle.
How is Sacramento-Roseville locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.