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$58,785 GS-10 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
$76,421 GS-10 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
+$12,556 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for LOS ANGELES

Each step below already includes the 27.16% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,785 $2,260.96 $28.17 +$12,556
Step 2 $60,744 $2,336.31 $29.11 +$12,974
Step 3 $62,704 $2,411.69 $30.05 +$13,393
Step 4 $64,663 $2,487.04 $30.98 +$13,811
Step 5 $66,623 $2,562.42 $31.92 +$14,230
Step 6 $68,582 $2,637.77 $32.86 +$14,648
Step 7 $70,542 $2,713.15 $33.80 +$15,067
Step 8 $72,502 $2,788.54 $34.74 +$15,486
Step 9 $74,461 $2,863.88 $35.68 +$15,904
Step 10 $76,421 $2,939.27 $36.62 +$16,323
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • LOS ANGELES GS-10 Step 1 $58,785
  • Locality add-on +$12,556
  • Adjustment percent 27.16%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • LOS ANGELES GS-10 Step 10 $76,421

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,261 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,939. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LOS ANGELES page.

Other grades in LOS ANGELES

GS-10 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $58,785 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,421. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in LOS ANGELES?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LOS ANGELES in 2014, it is 27.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,556 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,261 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.