GS-8 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $65,148 | $31.22 | $2,497.60 |
| Step 2 | $67,319 | $32.26 | $2,580.80 |
| Step 3 | $69,491 | $33.30 | $2,664.00 |
| Step 4 | $71,662 | $34.34 | $2,747.20 |
| Step 5 | $73,833 | $35.38 | $2,830.40 |
| Step 6 | $76,004 | $36.42 | $2,913.60 |
| Step 7 | $78,175 | $37.46 | $2,996.80 |
| Step 8 | $80,347 | $38.50 | $3,080.00 |
| Step 9 | $82,518 | $39.54 | $3,163.20 |
| Step 10 | $84,689 | $40.58 | $3,246.40 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,833 |
| Per month | $6,153 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,830.40 |
| Hourly | $35.38 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-9 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-8 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $65,148 at the first step to $84,689 at the top step, with $73,833 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.