GS-8 Pay — Sacramento-Roseville (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,945 | $29.68 | $2,374.40 |
| Step 2 | $64,009 | $30.67 | $2,453.60 |
| Step 3 | $66,074 | $31.66 | $2,532.80 |
| Step 4 | $68,138 | $32.65 | $2,612.00 |
| Step 5 | $70,203 | $33.64 | $2,691.20 |
| Step 6 | $72,267 | $34.63 | $2,770.40 |
| Step 7 | $74,332 | $35.62 | $2,849.60 |
| Step 8 | $76,396 | $36.61 | $2,928.80 |
| Step 9 | $78,461 | $37.60 | $3,008.00 |
| Step 10 | $80,525 | $38.58 | $3,086.40 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Sacramento-Roseville, CA-NV locality | 29.76% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,203 |
| Per month | $5,850 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,691.20 |
| Hourly | $33.64 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-9 in Sacramento-Roseville
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Sacramento-Roseville?
For 2026, GS-8 in Sacramento-Roseville ranges from $61,945 at the first step to $80,525 at the top step, with $70,203 near the middle.
How is Sacramento-Roseville locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.