GS-1 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay area for 2026. The Virginia Beach-Norfolk area adds 18.8% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,830 | $12.86 | $1,028.80 |
| Step 2 | $27,729 | $13.29 | $1,063.20 |
| Step 3 | $28,621 | $13.71 | $1,096.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,510 | $14.14 | $1,131.20 |
| Step 5 | $30,400 | $14.57 | $1,165.60 |
| Step 6 | $30,921 | $14.82 | $1,185.60 |
| Step 7 | $31,804 | $15.24 | $1,219.20 |
| Step 8 | $32,693 | $15.67 | $1,253.60 |
| Step 9 | $32,729 | $15.68 | $1,254.40 |
| Step 10 | $33,559 | $16.08 | $1,286.40 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,400 |
| Per month | $2,533 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,165.60 |
| Hourly | $14.57 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Virginia Beach-Norfolk GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-1 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $26,830 at the first step to $33,559 at the top step, with $30,400 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality percentage of 18.8%, 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk rate remained 18.8%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Virginia Beach-Norfolk are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-VB · effective January 11, 2026 · Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC, 18.8% 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.