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$77,411 GS-12 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
$100,632 GS-12 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
+$16,534 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,411 $2,977.35 $37.09 +$16,534
Step 2 $79,991 $3,076.58 $38.33 +$17,085
Step 3 $82,571 $3,175.81 $39.56 +$17,636
Step 4 $85,151 $3,275.04 $40.80 +$18,187
Step 5 $87,731 $3,374.27 $42.04 +$18,738
Step 6 $90,312 $3,473.54 $43.27 +$19,290
Step 7 $92,892 $3,572.77 $44.51 +$19,841
Step 8 $95,472 $3,672.00 $45.75 +$20,392
Step 9 $98,052 $3,771.23 $46.98 +$20,943
Step 10 $100,632 $3,870.46 $48.22 +$21,494
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • LOS ANGELES GS-12 Step 1 $77,411
  • Locality add-on +$16,534
  • Adjustment percent 27.16%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • LOS ANGELES GS-12 Step 10 $100,632

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-12 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,977 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,870. 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-12 LOS ANGELES page.

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GS-12 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $77,411 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,632. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,534 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,977 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.