GS-3 Pay — Sacramento-Roseville (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $35,954 | $17.23 | $1,378.40 |
| Step 2 | $37,153 | $17.80 | $1,424.00 |
| Step 3 | $38,352 | $18.38 | $1,470.40 |
| Step 4 | $39,551 | $18.95 | $1,516.00 |
| Step 5 | $40,750 | $19.53 | $1,562.40 |
| Step 6 | $41,949 | $20.10 | $1,608.00 |
| Step 7 | $43,148 | $20.67 | $1,653.60 |
| Step 8 | $44,347 | $21.25 | $1,700.00 |
| Step 9 | $45,546 | $21.82 | $1,745.60 |
| Step 10 | $46,745 | $22.40 | $1,792.00 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV locality | 29.76% |
| Adjusted annual | $40,750 |
| Per month | $3,396 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,562.40 |
| Hourly | $19.53 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-4 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Sacramento-Roseville?
For 2026, GS-3 in Sacramento-Roseville ranges from $35,954 at the first step to $46,745 at the top step, with $40,750 near the middle.
How is Sacramento-Roseville locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.