2015 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 $42,399 on the base table to $53,915 in LOS ANGELES.
2015 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 | $53,915 | $2,073.65 | $25.83 | +$11,516 |
| Step 2 | $55,711 | $2,142.73 | $26.69 | +$11,899 |
| Step 3 | $57,508 | $2,211.85 | $27.56 | +$12,283 |
| Step 4 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 | $28.42 | +$12,667 |
| Step 5 | $61,102 | $2,350.08 | $29.28 | +$13,051 |
| Step 6 | $62,898 | $2,419.15 | $30.14 | +$13,434 |
| Step 7 | $64,695 | $2,488.27 | $31.00 | +$13,818 |
| Step 8 | $66,492 | $2,557.38 | $31.86 | +$14,202 |
| Step 9 | $68,289 | $2,626.50 | $32.72 | +$14,586 |
| Step 10 | $70,086 | $2,695.62 | $33.58 | +$14,970 |
2015 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 | $53,915 | $2,073.65 | $25.83 | +$11,516 |
| Step 2 | $55,711 | $2,142.73 | $26.69 | +$11,899 |
| Step 3 | $57,508 | $2,211.85 | $27.56 | +$12,283 |
| Step 4 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 | $28.42 | +$12,667 |
| Step 5 | $61,102 | $2,350.08 | $29.28 | +$13,051 |
| Step 6 | $62,898 | $2,419.15 | $30.14 | +$13,434 |
| Step 7 | $64,695 | $2,488.27 | $31.00 | +$13,818 |
| Step 8 | $66,492 | $2,557.38 | $31.86 | +$14,202 |
| Step 9 | $68,289 | $2,626.50 | $32.72 | +$14,586 |
| Step 10 | $70,086 | $2,695.62 | $33.58 | +$14,970 |
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 2015, 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 $2,074 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,696. 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-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 2015, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $53,915 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,086. 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 2015, it is 27.16%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,516 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 $2,074 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.