2015 GS-10 Pay in LOS ANGELES
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA earn 27.16% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,691 on the base table to $59,372 in LOS ANGELES.
2015 GS-10 Pay in LOS ANGELES
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,372 | $2,283.54 | $28.45 | +$12,681 |
| Step 2 | $61,351 | $2,359.65 | $29.40 | +$13,104 |
| Step 3 | $63,329 | $2,435.73 | $30.34 | +$13,526 |
| Step 4 | $65,308 | $2,511.85 | $31.29 | +$13,949 |
| Step 5 | $67,287 | $2,587.96 | $32.24 | +$14,372 |
| Step 6 | $69,265 | $2,664.04 | $33.19 | +$14,794 |
| Step 7 | $71,244 | $2,740.15 | $34.14 | +$15,217 |
| Step 8 | $73,223 | $2,816.27 | $35.09 | +$15,640 |
| Step 9 | $75,201 | $2,892.35 | $36.03 | +$16,062 |
| Step 10 | $77,180 | $2,968.46 | $36.98 | +$16,485 |
2015 GS-10 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-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,372 | $2,283.54 | $28.45 | +$12,681 |
| Step 2 | $61,351 | $2,359.65 | $29.40 | +$13,104 |
| Step 3 | $63,329 | $2,435.73 | $30.34 | +$13,526 |
| Step 4 | $65,308 | $2,511.85 | $31.29 | +$13,949 |
| Step 5 | $67,287 | $2,587.96 | $32.24 | +$14,372 |
| Step 6 | $69,265 | $2,664.04 | $33.19 | +$14,794 |
| Step 7 | $71,244 | $2,740.15 | $34.14 | +$15,217 |
| Step 8 | $73,223 | $2,816.27 | $35.09 | +$15,640 |
| Step 9 | $75,201 | $2,892.35 | $36.03 | +$16,062 |
| Step 10 | $77,180 | $2,968.46 | $36.98 | +$16,485 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more LOS ANGELES pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2015, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 27.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LOS ANGELES
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,284 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,968. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LOS ANGELES page.
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GS-10 in LOS ANGELES questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in LOS ANGELES?
In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $59,372 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,180. This is 27.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in LOS ANGELES?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LOS ANGELES in 2015, it is 27.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,681 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LOS ANGELES?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $2,284 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.