GS-5 Pay — Sacramento-Roseville (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,155 | $21.64 | $1,731.20 |
| Step 2 | $46,660 | $22.36 | $1,788.80 |
| Step 3 | $48,166 | $23.08 | $1,846.40 |
| Step 4 | $49,671 | $23.80 | $1,904.00 |
| Step 5 | $51,176 | $24.52 | $1,961.60 |
| Step 6 | $52,681 | $25.24 | $2,019.20 |
| Step 7 | $54,186 | $25.96 | $2,076.80 |
| Step 8 | $55,692 | $26.69 | $2,135.20 |
| Step 9 | $57,197 | $27.41 | $2,192.80 |
| Step 10 | $58,702 | $28.13 | $2,250.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV locality | 29.76% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,176 |
| Per month | $4,265 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,961.60 |
| Hourly | $24.52 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-6 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Sacramento-Roseville?
For 2026, GS-5 in Sacramento-Roseville ranges from $45,155 at the first step to $58,702 at the top step, with $51,176 near the middle.
How is Sacramento-Roseville locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.