Sacramento, California CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.90% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 28, 2026. Current Sacramento, California CD rates include SchoolsFirst Federal Credit UnionSchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union5210 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.56%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 60 Month Deferred Compensation Certificate at 4.50% APY, Beal Bank USABeal Bank USA2381 Fair Oaks Bouleard Suite 8, Sacramento, CA 95825A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.35%Real return: +0.70%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 28, 2026 offering 24-Month CD at 4.40% APY, City National BankCity National Bank7311 Greenhaven Dr, Sacramento, CA 95831A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.55%Real return: +0.69%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering Special 12-Month Fixed Rate CD at 4.39% APY, CitiCiti436 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.82%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering 1 Year Fixed Rate CD at 4.25% APY, and Poppy BankPoppy Bank3660 Crocker Drive, Sacramento, CA 95818B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 16.92%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering 12-MONTH IRA CD at 4.25% APY. CD rates as of October 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Sacramento has 316 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.50% APY from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union at 5210 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader California area. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 28, 2026
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividend rate from comparison table
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Minimum balance tier: $1,000; IRA not eligible
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $2,500.00 to $49,999,99
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
APY $500 balance tier; Dividends compound quarterly; Federally insured up to $250,000 by NCUA; Effective September 14, 2026
Term: 3 Months with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
No minimum deposit
Promotional yield; APY calculated on 3.93% base rate; membership eligibility required; no additional deposits; IRA share certificates do not qualify
Balance: $99,999 or less; Offer good for initial term only, CD automatically renews for the same term
Balance: $99,999 or less; Offer good for the initial term only; CD automatically renews for the same term
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Balance: $10,000.00 and over
Balance: $2,000.00 - $9,999.99
APYs accurate as of 10/22/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; renews automatically at maturity rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Online Only
Balance: under $100k; Limited time special offer; Requires $500 new money (existing customers: $0.75 of every $1.00 new money); Not available for individual retirement or business accounts; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Special Personal CD Promotion; Deposit Amount: $2,500 Minimum balance; APY effective as of 9/24/2026; ICBC (USA) personal demand deposit customers only; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance tier: $250,000
Limited-time special CD rate for short-term savings
Digital | Consumer CD
Digital Products
Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.)
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Share Certificates - Jumbo - Over $90,000; Anticipated Dividend Rate 3.63%; Anticipated APY 3.70%
Compounded Daily; Minimum balance of $1,500 is required to earn the posted APY
Balance tier: $100,000
Balance: $10,000 and over; $100,000 per member maximum
Balance: $10,000 and over; $100,000 per member maximum
IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of September 24, 2026; rate may change after account is opened
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
Promotional rate good for initial term only
Additional deposits up to the initial opening deposit amount can be made at any time without penalty.; Promotional rate good for initial term only.
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.585%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Dividends paid monthly; also available for Business Accounts, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, and Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA); Capitol Club premium dividend rate increase of .25% for eligible members
Balance: $2,500.00 to $49,999,99
Minimum balance tier: $100,000
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Balance: $10,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Term: 6 months (180 to 269 days)
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Digital | Consumer CD
$100,000 minimum for Promotional 4.25% CD for 6 months; Promotional CD rate is for new money; Early withdrawals subject to penalty
Term: 6 Months with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
Balance: $500 and above; Limited-time summer certificate special
Upward's Summer CD Specials; Minimum balance for all Certificates and IRA Certificates is $500; All regular certificates can be opened as IRA certificates, unless otherwise noted; Terms and conditions may vary by account
Upward's Summer CD Specials; Minimum balance for all Certificates and IRA Certificates is $500; Terms and conditions may vary by account
Promo; Rate type: Fixed
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
New money deposits required; $2,500 minimum opening deposit
Limited to employees of participating school districts; minimum monthly deposit $50, payroll deposit only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum monthly deposit: $50, payroll deposit only; Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: All balance ranges
Featured Rate; Balance: All balance ranges
IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of September 24, 2026; rate may change after account is opened
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies
The minimum opening deposit listed is also the minimum balance required to earn the stated APY.
Share & IRA Certificates; Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed; Share & IRA Certificates
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Monthly automatic deposit of $25.00 required for Wealth Builder Share Certificates; Rates remain fixed for the term of the certificate
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.585%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Minimum balance tier: $100,000
Add Funds IRA Certificate
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Balance: $100,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed; Minimum to Earn Dividends: $500.00
Balance: $10,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Dividends paid monthly; also available for Business Accounts, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, and Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA); Capitol Club premium dividend rate increase of .25% for eligible members
Balance: $2,500.00 to $49,999,99
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Dividends paid monthly. Certificate penalties for early withdrawal may apply.
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
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Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of September 24, 2026; rate may change after account is opened
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum balance tier: $100,000
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Balance: $100,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $10,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 18-Month CD renews as a 2-Year Term CD at the then-published APY
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Limited time only; Earn up to 4.50% APY
Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Senior rate
Balance: $100,000 Minimum
Senior rate
Certificate Special; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500; APY accurate as of 09-28-2026
Balance: $50,000 Minimum
Term: 18 months with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
CD Special; Balance: $100,000+
Promotional 18-month IRA certificate; automatically renews into a standard 24-month certificate at the rate in effect at renewal; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Promotional 18-month certificate; automatically renews into a standard 24-month certificate at the rate in effect at renewal; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.682%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Minimum balance tier: $100,000
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Balance: $100,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $10,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $2,500.00 to $49,999,99
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Only available to existing Premier customers; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Wealth Center/Telephone Only; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Limited to employees of participating school districts; minimum monthly deposit $50, payroll deposit only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum monthly deposit: $50, payroll deposit only; Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.778%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Minimum balance tier: $100,000
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Balance: $100,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $2,500.00 to $49,999,99
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Jumbo certificate; Minimum Balance to Obtain APY: $99,000
Business CD special; Earn up to 0.50% APY with a $2,500 minimum opening balance; Includes a one-time rate increase (Bump Rate) option during initial term; Visit a branch to open an account; Public funds not eligible
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Rates may vary after account is opened. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Balance: $100,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum balance tier: $100,000
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $10,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Rates may vary after account is opened. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Dividend rate and APY accurate as of 10/19/2026; early withdrawal penalties apply
APY range: 4.28% - 4.49%; Minimum = $1,000; Jumbo certificates over $75,000 add .20%
Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.)
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Rate type: Fixed
Funds on deposit at AFCU not eligible unless matched with outside (new) funds from another financial institution
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Balance: $100,000 +
Effective 09/1/2026; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days
Limited to employees of participating school districts; minimum monthly deposit $50, payroll deposit only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum monthly deposit: $50, payroll deposit only; Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $250,000 Minimum Balance (Jumbo)
Traditional and Roth IRA; Jumbo
Balance: $100,000 Minimum Balance (Jumbo)
Traditional and Roth IRA; Jumbo
Balance: $50,000 Minimum Balance
Balance: $250,000 Minimum Balance (Jumbo)
Traditional and Roth IRA
Jumbo
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $20,000 Minimum Balance
Balance: $100,000 Minimum Balance (Jumbo)
Traditional and Roth IRA
Jumbo
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance
Balance: $50,000 Minimum Balance
Traditional and Roth IRA
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $20,000 Minimum Balance
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance
Balance: $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.970%; IRA options available; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal; Consumer accounts only
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Balance: $100,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum balance tier: $1,000
Balance: $10,000 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Rate type: Fixed; Minimum to earn dividends: $100,000.00
Balance: $500 Min. Balance; Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $25,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $500.00 - $24,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Jumbo certificate; Minimum Balance to Obtain APY: $99,000
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Compare local Sacramento, CA CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
California 12-month CD rates rose 0.004 points over the past 7 days to 3.187% APY.
California 6-month CD rates fell 0.001 points over the past 7 days to 2.970% APY.
Where are California CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s California average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | CA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.430% | $121.48 | $242.96 | $607.40 | $1,214.80 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.970% | $148.49 | $296.97 | $742.43 | $1,484.85 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.187% | $159.34 | $318.68 | $796.70 | $1,593.40 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.093% | $154.64 | $309.28 | $773.20 | $1,546.40 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.989% | $149.46 | $298.92 | $747.30 | $1,494.60 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.011% | $150.57 | $301.13 | $752.82 | $1,505.65 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.060% | $152.98 | $305.97 | $764.93 | $1,529.85 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.194% | $159.69 | $319.37 | $798.43 | $1,596.85 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 28, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s California average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | CA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.430% | $121.48 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.970% | $148.49 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.187% | $159.34 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.989% | $149.46 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.011% | $150.57 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.917% blended | $729.34/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and California average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 3,568 CD rates from 39 banks and 83 credit unions with locations in Sacramento, California, plus national online institutions available to California residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.50% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Sacramento, California.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Sacramento, California
To find the best APYs in Sacramento, California, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Sacramento, California has 83 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
14.2% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 6.5% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s CA 12-month CD average of 3.187%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,744/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $151 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
CD Product Information
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Sacramento, California typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Sacramento, California as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Sacramento, California savers easier access to their funds. For example, Poppy Bank is offering its 6-MONTH IRA CD at 4.25% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Deferred Compensation Certificate at 4.50% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Sacramento, California saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Sacramento, California CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Sacramento, California depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Sacramento, California rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s CA top rate of 4.50% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $450 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Sacramento, California CD LadderCA CD rates currently range from 2.430% (3-month) to 3.011% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Sacramento, California CD at 4.50% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsCalifornia’s average 12-month CD is 3.187% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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