GS-14 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $146,632 | $70.26 | $5,620.80 |
| Step 2 | $151,520 | $72.60 | $5,808.00 |
| Step 3 | $156,408 | $74.94 | $5,995.20 |
| Step 4 | $161,297 | $77.29 | $6,183.20 |
| Step 5 | $166,185 | $79.63 | $6,370.40 |
| Step 6 | $171,073 | $81.97 | $6,557.60 |
| Step 7 | $175,962 | $84.31 | $6,744.80 |
| Step 8 | $180,850 | $86.66 | $6,932.80 |
| Step 9 | $185,738 | $89.00 | $7,120.00 |
| Step 10 | $190,627 | $91.34 | $7,307.20 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $166,185 |
| Per month | $13,849 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,370.40 |
| Hourly | $79.63 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-15 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-14 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $146,632 at the first step to $190,627 at the top step, with $166,185 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.