GS-11 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,788 | $36.31 | $2,904.80 |
| Step 2 | $78,315 | $37.53 | $3,002.40 |
| Step 3 | $80,842 | $38.74 | $3,099.20 |
| Step 4 | $83,369 | $39.95 | $3,196.00 |
| Step 5 | $85,896 | $41.16 | $3,292.80 |
| Step 6 | $88,423 | $42.37 | $3,389.60 |
| Step 7 | $90,950 | $43.58 | $3,486.40 |
| Step 8 | $93,477 | $44.79 | $3,583.20 |
| Step 9 | $96,003 | $46.00 | $3,680.00 |
| Step 10 | $98,530 | $47.21 | $3,776.80 |
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 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,896 |
| Per month | $7,158 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,292.80 |
| Hourly | $41.16 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-12 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-11 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $75,788 at the first step to $98,530 at the top step, with $85,896 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.