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$92,052 GS-13 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
$119,668 GS-13 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
+$19,661 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $92,052 $3,540.46 $44.11 +$19,661
Step 2 $95,121 $3,658.50 $45.58 +$20,317
Step 3 $98,189 $3,776.50 $47.05 +$20,972
Step 4 $101,258 $3,894.54 $48.52 +$21,628
Step 5 $104,326 $4,012.54 $49.99 +$22,283
Step 6 $107,394 $4,130.54 $51.46 +$22,938
Step 7 $110,463 $4,248.58 $52.93 +$23,594
Step 8 $113,531 $4,366.58 $54.40 +$24,249
Step 9 $116,599 $4,484.58 $55.87 +$24,904
Step 10 $119,668 $4,602.62 $57.34 +$25,560
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • LOS ANGELES GS-13 Step 1 $92,052
  • Locality add-on +$19,661
  • Adjustment percent 27.16%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • LOS ANGELES GS-13 Step 10 $119,668

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-13 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $3,540 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,603. 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-13 LOS ANGELES page.

Other grades in LOS ANGELES

GS-13 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $92,052 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $119,668. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,661 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $3,540 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.