2014 GS-10 Pay in LOS ANGELES
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA earn 27.16% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,229 on the base table to $58,785 in LOS ANGELES.
2014 GS-10 Pay in LOS ANGELES
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more LOS ANGELES pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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.
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GS-10 in LOS ANGELES questions
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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.