GS-6 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,938 | $25.37 | $2,029.60 |
| Step 2 | $54,703 | $26.21 | $2,096.80 |
| Step 3 | $56,467 | $27.06 | $2,164.80 |
| Step 4 | $58,232 | $27.90 | $2,232.00 |
| Step 5 | $59,996 | $28.75 | $2,300.00 |
| Step 6 | $61,761 | $29.59 | $2,367.20 |
| Step 7 | $63,525 | $30.44 | $2,435.20 |
| Step 8 | $65,290 | $31.28 | $2,502.40 |
| Step 9 | $67,055 | $32.13 | $2,570.40 |
| Step 10 | $68,819 | $32.98 | $2,638.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,996 |
| Per month | $5,000 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,300.00 |
| Hourly | $28.75 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-7 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-6 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $52,938 at the first step to $68,819 at the top step, with $59,996 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.