GS-11 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $87,061 | $41.72 | $3,337.60 |
| Step 2 | $89,964 | $43.11 | $3,448.80 |
| Step 3 | $92,866 | $44.50 | $3,560.00 |
| Step 4 | $95,769 | $45.89 | $3,671.20 |
| Step 5 | $98,672 | $47.28 | $3,782.40 |
| Step 6 | $101,575 | $48.67 | $3,893.60 |
| Step 7 | $104,477 | $50.06 | $4,004.80 |
| Step 8 | $107,380 | $51.45 | $4,116.00 |
| Step 9 | $110,283 | $52.84 | $4,227.20 |
| Step 10 | $113,185 | $54.23 | $4,338.40 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $98,672 |
| Per month | $8,223 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,782.40 |
| Hourly | $47.28 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-12 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-11 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $87,061 at the first step to $113,185 at the top step, with $98,672 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.