GS-15 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $150,144 | $71.94 | $5,755.20 |
| Step 2 | $155,149 | $74.34 | $5,947.20 |
| Step 3 | $160,154 | $76.74 | $6,139.20 |
| Step 4 | $165,159 | $79.14 | $6,331.20 |
| Step 5 | $170,164 | $81.54 | $6,523.20 |
| Step 6 | $175,169 | $83.93 | $6,714.40 |
| Step 7 | $180,174 | $86.33 | $6,906.40 |
| Step 8 | $185,180 | $88.73 | $7,098.40 |
| Step 9 | $190,185 | $91.13 | $7,290.40 |
| Step 10 | $195,190 | $93.53 | $7,482.40 |
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 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $170,164 |
| Per month | $14,180 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,523.20 |
| Hourly | $81.54 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-15 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $150,144 at the first step to $195,190 at the top step, with $170,164 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.