GS-5 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,490 | $22.76 | $1,820.80 |
| Step 2 | $49,073 | $23.51 | $1,880.80 |
| Step 3 | $50,656 | $24.27 | $1,941.60 |
| Step 4 | $52,239 | $25.03 | $2,002.40 |
| Step 5 | $53,822 | $25.79 | $2,063.20 |
| Step 6 | $55,405 | $26.55 | $2,124.00 |
| Step 7 | $56,989 | $27.31 | $2,184.80 |
| Step 8 | $58,572 | $28.07 | $2,245.60 |
| Step 9 | $60,155 | $28.82 | $2,305.60 |
| Step 10 | $61,738 | $29.58 | $2,366.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,822 |
| Per month | $4,485 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,063.20 |
| Hourly | $25.79 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-6 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-5 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $47,490 at the first step to $61,738 at the top step, with $53,822 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.