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$61,752 GS-10 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2017)
$80,282 GS-10 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2017)
+$14,122 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for LOS ANGELES

Each step below already includes the 29.65% 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 $61,752 $2,375.08 $29.59 +$14,122
Step 2 $63,811 $2,454.27 $30.58 +$14,593
Step 3 $65,870 $2,533.46 $31.56 +$15,064
Step 4 $67,929 $2,612.65 $32.55 +$15,535
Step 5 $69,988 $2,691.85 $33.54 +$16,006
Step 6 $72,047 $2,771.04 $34.52 +$16,477
Step 7 $74,105 $2,850.19 $35.51 +$16,947
Step 8 $76,164 $2,929.38 $36.49 +$17,418
Step 9 $78,223 $3,008.58 $37.48 +$17,889
Step 10 $80,282 $3,087.77 $38.47 +$18,360
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • LOS ANGELES GS-10 Step 1 $61,752
  • Locality add-on +$14,122
  • Adjustment percent 29.65%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • LOS ANGELES GS-10 Step 10 $80,282

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-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 2017, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 29.65% 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 $2,375 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,088. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LOS ANGELES page.

Other grades in LOS ANGELES

GS-10 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $61,752 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,282. This is 29.65% 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 2017, it is 29.65%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,122 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 $2,375 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.