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$53,380 GS-9 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
$69,391 GS-9 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2014)
+$11,401 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,380 $2,053.08 $25.58 +$11,401
Step 2 $55,159 $2,121.50 $26.43 +$11,781
Step 3 $56,938 $2,189.92 $27.28 +$12,161
Step 4 $58,717 $2,258.35 $28.13 +$12,541
Step 5 $60,496 $2,326.77 $28.99 +$12,921
Step 6 $62,275 $2,395.19 $29.84 +$13,301
Step 7 $64,054 $2,463.62 $30.69 +$13,681
Step 8 $65,833 $2,532.04 $31.54 +$14,061
Step 9 $67,612 $2,600.46 $32.40 +$14,441
Step 10 $69,391 $2,668.88 $33.25 +$14,821
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • LOS ANGELES GS-9 Step 1 $53,380
  • Locality add-on +$11,401
  • Adjustment percent 27.16%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • LOS ANGELES GS-9 Step 10 $69,391

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-9 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,053 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,669. 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-9 LOS ANGELES page.

Other grades in LOS ANGELES

GS-9 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $53,380 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,391. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,401 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,053 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.