GS-3 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,813 | $18.12 | $1,449.60 |
| Step 2 | $39,074 | $18.72 | $1,497.60 |
| Step 3 | $40,335 | $19.33 | $1,546.40 |
| Step 4 | $41,596 | $19.93 | $1,594.40 |
| Step 5 | $42,857 | $20.54 | $1,643.20 |
| Step 6 | $44,118 | $21.14 | $1,691.20 |
| Step 7 | $45,379 | $21.74 | $1,739.20 |
| Step 8 | $46,640 | $22.35 | $1,788.00 |
| Step 9 | $47,901 | $22.95 | $1,836.00 |
| Step 10 | $49,162 | $23.56 | $1,884.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,857 |
| Per month | $3,571 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,643.20 |
| Hourly | $20.54 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-4 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-3 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $37,813 at the first step to $49,162 at the top step, with $42,857 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.