GS-9 Pay — Los Angeles-Long Beach (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,957 | $34.48 | $2,758.40 |
| Step 2 | $74,356 | $35.63 | $2,850.40 |
| Step 3 | $76,755 | $36.78 | $2,942.40 |
| Step 4 | $79,154 | $37.93 | $3,034.40 |
| Step 5 | $81,553 | $39.08 | $3,126.40 |
| Step 6 | $83,952 | $40.23 | $3,218.40 |
| Step 7 | $86,351 | $41.38 | $3,310.40 |
| Step 8 | $88,751 | $42.53 | $3,402.40 |
| Step 9 | $91,150 | $43.68 | $3,494.40 |
| Step 10 | $93,549 | $44.82 | $3,585.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA locality | 36.47% |
| Adjusted annual | $81,553 |
| Per month | $6,796 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,126.40 |
| Hourly | $39.08 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-10 in Los Angeles-Long Beach
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Los Angeles-Long Beach?
For 2026, GS-9 in Los Angeles-Long Beach ranges from $71,957 at the first step to $93,549 at the top step, with $81,553 near the middle.
How is Los Angeles-Long Beach locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.