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$64,585 GS-11 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
$83,960 GS-11 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
+$13,795 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,585 $2,484.04 $30.95 +$13,795
Step 2 $66,737 $2,566.81 $31.98 +$14,254
Step 3 $68,890 $2,649.62 $33.01 +$14,714
Step 4 $71,043 $2,732.42 $34.04 +$15,174
Step 5 $73,196 $2,815.23 $35.07 +$15,634
Step 6 $75,349 $2,898.04 $36.10 +$16,094
Step 7 $77,501 $2,980.81 $37.14 +$16,553
Step 8 $79,654 $3,063.62 $38.17 +$17,013
Step 9 $81,807 $3,146.42 $39.20 +$17,473
Step 10 $83,960 $3,229.23 $40.23 +$17,933
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • LOS ANGELES GS-11 Step 1 $64,585
  • Locality add-on +$13,795
  • Adjustment percent 27.16%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • LOS ANGELES GS-11 Step 10 $83,960

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-11 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,484 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,229. 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-11 LOS ANGELES page.

Other grades in LOS ANGELES

GS-11 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $64,585 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,960. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,795 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,484 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.