GS-10 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $79,240 | $37.97 | $3,037.60 |
| Step 2 | $81,881 | $39.23 | $3,138.40 |
| Step 3 | $84,521 | $40.50 | $3,240.00 |
| Step 4 | $87,162 | $41.76 | $3,340.80 |
| Step 5 | $89,803 | $43.03 | $3,442.40 |
| Step 6 | $92,443 | $44.29 | $3,543.20 |
| Step 7 | $95,084 | $45.56 | $3,644.80 |
| Step 8 | $97,725 | $46.83 | $3,746.40 |
| Step 9 | $100,365 | $48.09 | $3,847.20 |
| Step 10 | $103,006 | $49.36 | $3,948.80 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $89,803 |
| Per month | $7,484 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,442.40 |
| Hourly | $43.03 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-11 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-10 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $79,240 at the first step to $103,006 at the top step, with $89,803 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.