GS-1 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,820 | $14.77 | $1,181.60 |
| Step 2 | $31,853 | $15.26 | $1,220.80 |
| Step 3 | $32,878 | $15.75 | $1,260.00 |
| Step 4 | $33,899 | $16.24 | $1,299.20 |
| Step 5 | $34,921 | $16.73 | $1,338.40 |
| Step 6 | $35,520 | $17.02 | $1,361.60 |
| Step 7 | $36,534 | $17.51 | $1,400.80 |
| Step 8 | $37,555 | $17.99 | $1,439.20 |
| Step 9 | $37,597 | $18.01 | $1,440.80 |
| Step 10 | $38,550 | $18.47 | $1,477.60 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,921 |
| Per month | $2,910 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,338.40 |
| Hourly | $16.73 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-1 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $30,820 at the first step to $38,550 at the top step, with $34,921 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.