2014 GS-6 Pay in LOS ANGELES
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA earn 27.16% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,883 on the base table to $39,271 in LOS ANGELES.
2014 GS-6 Pay in LOS ANGELES
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,271 | $1,510.42 | $18.82 | +$8,388 |
| Step 2 | $40,579 | $1,560.73 | $19.44 | +$8,667 |
| Step 3 | $41,888 | $1,611.08 | $20.07 | +$8,947 |
| Step 4 | $43,196 | $1,661.38 | $20.70 | +$9,226 |
| Step 5 | $44,505 | $1,711.73 | $21.32 | +$9,506 |
| Step 6 | $45,813 | $1,762.04 | $21.95 | +$9,785 |
| Step 7 | $47,122 | $1,812.38 | $22.58 | +$10,065 |
| Step 8 | $48,430 | $1,862.69 | $23.21 | +$10,344 |
| Step 9 | $49,739 | $1,913.04 | $23.83 | +$10,624 |
| Step 10 | $51,047 | $1,963.35 | $24.46 | +$10,903 |
2014 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,271 | $1,510.42 | $18.82 | +$8,388 |
| Step 2 | $40,579 | $1,560.73 | $19.44 | +$8,667 |
| Step 3 | $41,888 | $1,611.08 | $20.07 | +$8,947 |
| Step 4 | $43,196 | $1,661.38 | $20.70 | +$9,226 |
| Step 5 | $44,505 | $1,711.73 | $21.32 | +$9,506 |
| Step 6 | $45,813 | $1,762.04 | $21.95 | +$9,785 |
| Step 7 | $47,122 | $1,812.38 | $22.58 | +$10,065 |
| Step 8 | $48,430 | $1,862.69 | $23.21 | +$10,344 |
| Step 9 | $49,739 | $1,913.04 | $23.83 | +$10,624 |
| Step 10 | $51,047 | $1,963.35 | $24.46 | +$10,903 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more LOS ANGELES pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in LOS ANGELES
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $1,510 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,963. 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-6 LOS ANGELES page.
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GS-6 in LOS ANGELES questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in LOS ANGELES?
In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $39,271 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,047. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,388 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in LOS ANGELES?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $1,510 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.