GS-4 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,446 | $20.34 | $1,627.20 |
| Step 2 | $43,861 | $21.02 | $1,681.60 |
| Step 3 | $45,277 | $21.69 | $1,735.20 |
| Step 4 | $46,692 | $22.37 | $1,789.60 |
| Step 5 | $48,107 | $23.05 | $1,844.00 |
| Step 6 | $49,522 | $23.73 | $1,898.40 |
| Step 7 | $50,937 | $24.41 | $1,952.80 |
| Step 8 | $52,353 | $25.09 | $2,007.20 |
| Step 9 | $53,768 | $25.76 | $2,060.80 |
| Step 10 | $55,183 | $26.44 | $2,115.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,107 |
| Per month | $4,009 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,844.00 |
| Hourly | $23.05 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-5 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-4 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $42,446 at the first step to $55,183 at the top step, with $48,107 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.