2014 GS-15 Pay in LOS ANGELES
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA earn 27.16% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $127,953 in LOS ANGELES.
2014 GS-15 Pay in LOS ANGELES
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,953 | $4,921.27 | $61.31 | +$27,329 |
| Step 2 | $132,218 | $5,085.31 | $63.35 | +$28,240 |
| Step 3 | $136,483 | $5,249.35 | $65.40 | +$29,151 |
| Step 4 | $140,748 | $5,413.38 | $67.44 | +$30,062 |
| Step 5 | $145,013 | $5,577.42 | $69.48 | +$30,973 |
| Step 6 | $149,278 | $5,741.46 | $71.53 | +$31,884 |
| Step 7 | $153,543 | $5,905.50 | $73.57 | +$32,795 |
| Step 8 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$32,998 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,953 | $4,921.27 | $61.31 | +$27,329 |
| Step 2 | $132,218 | $5,085.31 | $63.35 | +$28,240 |
| Step 3 | $136,483 | $5,249.35 | $65.40 | +$29,151 |
| Step 4 | $140,748 | $5,413.38 | $67.44 | +$30,062 |
| Step 5 | $145,013 | $5,577.42 | $69.48 | +$30,973 |
| Step 6 | $149,278 | $5,741.46 | $71.53 | +$31,884 |
| Step 7 | $153,543 | $5,905.50 | $73.57 | +$32,795 |
| Step 8 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$32,998 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more LOS ANGELES pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in LOS ANGELES
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $4,921 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 LOS ANGELES page.
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GS-15 in LOS ANGELES questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in LOS ANGELES?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $127,953 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $27,329 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in LOS ANGELES?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $4,921 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.