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$37,009 GS-5 Step 1 in LOS ANGELES (2017)
$48,117 GS-5 Step 10 in LOS ANGELES (2017)
+$8,464 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,009 $1,423.42 $17.73 +$8,464
Step 2 $38,243 $1,470.88 $18.32 +$8,746
Step 3 $39,477 $1,518.35 $18.92 +$9,028
Step 4 $40,711 $1,565.81 $19.51 +$9,310
Step 5 $41,946 $1,613.31 $20.10 +$9,593
Step 6 $43,180 $1,660.77 $20.69 +$9,875
Step 7 $44,414 $1,708.23 $21.28 +$10,157
Step 8 $45,648 $1,755.69 $21.87 +$10,439
Step 9 $46,883 $1,803.19 $22.46 +$10,722
Step 10 $48,117 $1,850.65 $23.06 +$11,004
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LOS ANGELES pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $28,545
  • LOS ANGELES GS-5 Step 1 $37,009
  • Locality add-on +$8,464
  • Adjustment percent 29.65%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $37,113
  • LOS ANGELES GS-5 Step 10 $48,117

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-5 in LOS ANGELES: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2017, the LOS ANGELES pay area adds a 29.65% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in LOS ANGELES

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $1,423 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,851. 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-5 LOS ANGELES page.

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GS-5 in LOS ANGELES questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in LOS ANGELES?
    In 2017, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns $37,009 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,117. This is 29.65% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,464 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in LOS ANGELES?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in LOS ANGELES earns roughly $1,423 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.