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$108,778 GS-14 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
$141,406 GS-14 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
+$23,234 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $108,778 $4,183.77 $52.12 +$23,234
Step 2 $112,403 $4,323.19 $53.86 +$24,008
Step 3 $116,028 $4,462.62 $55.60 +$24,782
Step 4 $119,654 $4,602.08 $57.33 +$25,557
Step 5 $123,279 $4,741.50 $59.07 +$26,331
Step 6 $126,904 $4,880.92 $60.81 +$27,105
Step 7 $130,530 $5,020.38 $62.54 +$27,880
Step 8 $134,155 $5,159.81 $64.28 +$28,654
Step 9 $137,780 $5,299.23 $66.02 +$29,428
Step 10 $141,406 $5,438.69 $67.76 +$30,203
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • LOS ANGELES GS-14 Step 1 $108,778
  • Locality add-on +$23,234
  • Adjustment percent 27.16%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • LOS ANGELES GS-14 Step 10 $141,406

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-14 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $4,184 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,439. 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-14 LOS ANGELES page.

Other grades in LOS ANGELES

GS-14 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $108,778 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $141,406. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,234 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $4,184 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.