GS-12 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay area for 2026. The Los Angeles-Long Beach area adds 36.47% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $104,349 | $50.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Step 2 | $107,828 | $51.67 | $4,133.60 |
| Step 3 | $111,306 | $53.33 | $4,266.40 |
| Step 4 | $114,785 | $55.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Step 5 | $118,264 | $56.67 | $4,533.60 |
| Step 6 | $121,742 | $58.33 | $4,666.40 |
| Step 7 | $125,221 | $60.00 | $4,800.00 |
| Step 8 | $128,699 | $61.67 | $4,933.60 |
| Step 9 | $132,178 | $63.33 | $5,066.40 |
| Step 10 | $135,657 | $65.00 | $5,200.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $118,264 |
| Per month | $9,855 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,533.60 |
| Hourly | $56.67 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Los Angeles-Long Beach GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-13 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-12 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $104,349 at the first step to $135,657 at the top step, with $118,264 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Los Angeles-Long Beach locality percentage of 36.47%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Los Angeles-Long Beach rate remained 36.47%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Los Angeles-Long Beach are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-LA · effective January 11, 2026 · Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA, 36.47% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.