2015 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 $38,387 on the base table to $48,813 in LOS ANGELES.
2015 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 | $48,813 | $1,877.42 | $23.39 | +$10,426 |
| Step 2 | $50,441 | $1,940.04 | $24.17 | +$10,774 |
| Step 3 | $52,068 | $2,002.62 | $24.95 | +$11,121 |
| Step 4 | $53,696 | $2,065.23 | $25.73 | +$11,469 |
| Step 5 | $55,324 | $2,127.85 | $26.51 | +$11,817 |
| Step 6 | $56,951 | $2,190.42 | $27.29 | +$12,164 |
| Step 7 | $58,579 | $2,253.04 | $28.07 | +$12,512 |
| Step 8 | $60,206 | $2,315.62 | $28.85 | +$12,859 |
| Step 9 | $61,834 | $2,378.23 | $29.63 | +$13,207 |
| Step 10 | $63,462 | $2,440.85 | $30.41 | +$13,555 |
2015 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 | $48,813 | $1,877.42 | $23.39 | +$10,426 |
| Step 2 | $50,441 | $1,940.04 | $24.17 | +$10,774 |
| Step 3 | $52,068 | $2,002.62 | $24.95 | +$11,121 |
| Step 4 | $53,696 | $2,065.23 | $25.73 | +$11,469 |
| Step 5 | $55,324 | $2,127.85 | $26.51 | +$11,817 |
| Step 6 | $56,951 | $2,190.42 | $27.29 | +$12,164 |
| Step 7 | $58,579 | $2,253.04 | $28.07 | +$12,512 |
| Step 8 | $60,206 | $2,315.62 | $28.85 | +$12,859 |
| Step 9 | $61,834 | $2,378.23 | $29.63 | +$13,207 |
| Step 10 | $63,462 | $2,440.85 | $30.41 | +$13,555 |
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 2015, 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 $1,877 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,441. 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-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 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $48,813 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,462. 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 2015, it is 27.16%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,426 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 $1,877 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.