2014 GS-8 Pay in LOS ANGELES
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA earn 27.16% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,007 on the base table to $48,330 in LOS ANGELES.
2014 GS-8 Pay in LOS ANGELES
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,330 | $1,858.85 | $23.16 | +$10,323 |
| Step 2 | $49,941 | $1,920.81 | $23.93 | +$10,667 |
| Step 3 | $51,552 | $1,982.77 | $24.70 | +$11,011 |
| Step 4 | $53,163 | $2,044.73 | $25.47 | +$11,355 |
| Step 5 | $54,774 | $2,106.69 | $26.25 | +$11,699 |
| Step 6 | $56,385 | $2,168.65 | $27.02 | +$12,043 |
| Step 7 | $57,996 | $2,230.62 | $27.79 | +$12,387 |
| Step 8 | $59,608 | $2,292.62 | $28.56 | +$12,732 |
| Step 9 | $61,219 | $2,354.58 | $29.33 | +$13,076 |
| Step 10 | $62,830 | $2,416.54 | $30.11 | +$13,420 |
2014 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,330 | $1,858.85 | $23.16 | +$10,323 |
| Step 2 | $49,941 | $1,920.81 | $23.93 | +$10,667 |
| Step 3 | $51,552 | $1,982.77 | $24.70 | +$11,011 |
| Step 4 | $53,163 | $2,044.73 | $25.47 | +$11,355 |
| Step 5 | $54,774 | $2,106.69 | $26.25 | +$11,699 |
| Step 6 | $56,385 | $2,168.65 | $27.02 | +$12,043 |
| Step 7 | $57,996 | $2,230.62 | $27.79 | +$12,387 |
| Step 8 | $59,608 | $2,292.62 | $28.56 | +$12,732 |
| Step 9 | $61,219 | $2,354.58 | $29.33 | +$13,076 |
| Step 10 | $62,830 | $2,416.54 | $30.11 | +$13,420 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more LOS ANGELES pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in LOS ANGELES
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $1,859 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,417. 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-8 LOS ANGELES page.
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GS-8 in LOS ANGELES questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in LOS ANGELES?
In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $48,330 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,830. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,323 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in LOS ANGELES?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $1,859 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.