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$64,503 GS-8 Step 1 in Los Angeles (2025)
$83,859 GS-8 Step 10 in Los Angeles (2025)
+$17,238 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-8 pay table for Los Angeles

Each step below already includes the 36.47% 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 $64,503 $2,480.88 $30.91 +$17,238
Step 2 $66,653 $2,563.58 $31.94 +$17,812
Step 3 $68,804 $2,646.31 $32.97 +$18,387
Step 4 $70,955 $2,729.04 $34.00 +$18,962
Step 5 $73,106 $2,811.77 $35.03 +$19,537
Step 6 $75,256 $2,894.46 $36.06 +$20,111
Step 7 $77,407 $2,977.19 $37.09 +$20,686
Step 8 $79,558 $3,059.92 $38.12 +$21,261
Step 9 $81,709 $3,142.65 $39.15 +$21,836
Step 10 $83,859 $3,225.35 $40.18 +$22,410
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Los Angeles pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $47,265
  • Los Angeles GS-8 Step 1 $64,503
  • Locality add-on +$17,238
  • Adjustment percent 36.47%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $61,449
  • Los Angeles GS-8 Step 10 $83,859

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-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 2025, the Los Angeles pay area adds a 36.47% 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 $2,481 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,225. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 Los Angeles page.

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GS-8 in Los Angeles questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Los Angeles?
    In 2025, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Los Angeles earns $64,503 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,859. This is 36.47% 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 2025, it is 36.47%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,238 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 $2,481 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.