GS-2 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,654 | $16.60 | $1,328.00 |
| Step 2 | $35,478 | $17.00 | $1,360.00 |
| Step 3 | $36,627 | $17.55 | $1,404.00 |
| Step 4 | $37,597 | $18.01 | $1,440.80 |
| Step 5 | $38,018 | $18.22 | $1,457.60 |
| Step 6 | $39,136 | $18.75 | $1,500.00 |
| Step 7 | $40,253 | $19.29 | $1,543.20 |
| Step 8 | $41,371 | $19.82 | $1,585.60 |
| Step 9 | $42,489 | $20.36 | $1,628.80 |
| Step 10 | $43,606 | $20.89 | $1,671.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,018 |
| Per month | $3,168 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,457.60 |
| Hourly | $18.22 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-3 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-2 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $34,654 at the first step to $43,606 at the top step, with $38,018 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.