GS-13 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $124,085 | $59.46 | $4,756.80 |
| Step 2 | $128,222 | $61.44 | $4,915.20 |
| Step 3 | $132,358 | $63.42 | $5,073.60 |
| Step 4 | $136,495 | $65.40 | $5,232.00 |
| Step 5 | $140,631 | $67.38 | $5,390.40 |
| Step 6 | $144,767 | $69.37 | $5,549.60 |
| Step 7 | $148,904 | $71.35 | $5,708.00 |
| Step 8 | $153,040 | $73.33 | $5,866.40 |
| Step 9 | $157,177 | $75.31 | $6,024.80 |
| Step 10 | $161,313 | $77.29 | $6,183.20 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $140,631 |
| Per month | $11,719 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,390.40 |
| Hourly | $67.38 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-14 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-13 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $124,085 at the first step to $161,313 at the top step, with $140,631 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.