GS-12 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,499 | $44.80 | $3,584.00 |
| Step 2 | $96,616 | $46.29 | $3,703.20 |
| Step 3 | $99,733 | $47.79 | $3,823.20 |
| Step 4 | $102,850 | $49.28 | $3,942.40 |
| Step 5 | $105,967 | $50.77 | $4,061.60 |
| Step 6 | $109,084 | $52.27 | $4,181.60 |
| Step 7 | $112,200 | $53.76 | $4,300.80 |
| Step 8 | $115,317 | $55.25 | $4,420.00 |
| Step 9 | $118,434 | $56.75 | $4,540.00 |
| Step 10 | $121,551 | $58.24 | $4,659.20 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,967 |
| Per month | $8,831 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,061.60 |
| Hourly | $50.77 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Richmond
- GS-13 in Richmond
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-12 in Richmond ranges from $93,499 at the first step to $121,551 at the top step, with $105,967 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.