2014 GS-9 Pay in LOS ANGELES
GS-9 employees with a duty station in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA earn 27.16% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,979 on the base table to $53,380 in LOS ANGELES.
2014 GS-9 Pay in LOS ANGELES
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more LOS ANGELES pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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.
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GS-9 in LOS ANGELES questions
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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.