GS-15 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,542 | $74.05 | $5,924.00 |
| Step 2 | $159,694 | $76.52 | $6,121.60 |
| Step 3 | $164,846 | $78.99 | $6,319.20 |
| Step 4 | $169,997 | $81.46 | $6,516.80 |
| Step 5 | $175,149 | $83.92 | $6,713.60 |
| Step 6 | $180,301 | $86.39 | $6,911.20 |
| Step 7 | $185,452 | $88.86 | $7,108.80 |
| Step 8 | $190,604 | $91.33 | $7,306.40 |
| Step 9 | $195,756 | $93.80 | $7,504.00 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $175,149 |
| Per month | $14,596 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,713.60 |
| Hourly | $83.92 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Richmond
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-15 in Richmond ranges from $154,542 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $175,149 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.