GS-11 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,009 | $37.38 | $2,990.40 |
| Step 2 | $80,609 | $38.62 | $3,089.60 |
| Step 3 | $83,210 | $39.87 | $3,189.60 |
| Step 4 | $85,811 | $41.12 | $3,289.60 |
| Step 5 | $88,412 | $42.36 | $3,388.80 |
| Step 6 | $91,013 | $43.61 | $3,488.80 |
| Step 7 | $93,614 | $44.86 | $3,588.80 |
| Step 8 | $96,215 | $46.10 | $3,688.00 |
| Step 9 | $98,816 | $47.35 | $3,788.00 |
| Step 10 | $101,417 | $48.59 | $3,887.20 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,412 |
| Per month | $7,368 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,388.80 |
| Hourly | $42.36 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Richmond
- GS-12 in Richmond
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-11 in Richmond ranges from $78,009 at the first step to $101,417 at the top step, with $88,412 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.