GS-10 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,001 | $34.02 | $2,721.60 |
| Step 2 | $73,367 | $35.15 | $2,812.00 |
| Step 3 | $75,733 | $36.29 | $2,903.20 |
| Step 4 | $78,099 | $37.42 | $2,993.60 |
| Step 5 | $80,465 | $38.56 | $3,084.80 |
| Step 6 | $82,831 | $39.69 | $3,175.20 |
| Step 7 | $85,197 | $40.82 | $3,265.60 |
| Step 8 | $87,563 | $41.96 | $3,356.80 |
| Step 9 | $89,930 | $43.09 | $3,447.20 |
| Step 10 | $92,296 | $44.22 | $3,537.60 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,465 |
| Per month | $6,705 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,084.80 |
| Hourly | $38.56 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Richmond
- GS-11 in Richmond
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-10 in Richmond ranges from $71,001 at the first step to $92,296 at the top step, with $80,465 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Richmond locality percentage of 22.28%, 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 Richmond rate remained 22.28%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Richmond are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RCH · effective January 11, 2026 · Richmond, VA, 22.28% 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.