GS-2 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,051 | $14.88 | $1,190.40 |
| Step 2 | $31,789 | $15.23 | $1,218.40 |
| Step 3 | $32,819 | $15.73 | $1,258.40 |
| Step 4 | $33,688 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 5 | $34,065 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 6 | $35,066 | $16.80 | $1,344.00 |
| Step 7 | $36,068 | $17.28 | $1,382.40 |
| Step 8 | $37,069 | $17.76 | $1,420.80 |
| Step 9 | $38,071 | $18.24 | $1,459.20 |
| Step 10 | $39,072 | $18.72 | $1,497.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,065 |
| Per month | $2,839 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,305.60 |
| Hourly | $16.32 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Richmond
- GS-3 in Richmond
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-2 in Richmond ranges from $31,051 at the first step to $39,072 at the top step, with $34,065 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.