GS-4 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,033 | $18.22 | $1,457.60 |
| Step 2 | $39,301 | $18.83 | $1,506.40 |
| Step 3 | $40,569 | $19.44 | $1,555.20 |
| Step 4 | $41,837 | $20.05 | $1,604.00 |
| Step 5 | $43,105 | $20.65 | $1,652.00 |
| Step 6 | $44,373 | $21.26 | $1,700.80 |
| Step 7 | $45,641 | $21.87 | $1,749.60 |
| Step 8 | $46,909 | $22.48 | $1,798.40 |
| Step 9 | $48,177 | $23.08 | $1,846.40 |
| Step 10 | $49,445 | $23.69 | $1,895.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,105 |
| Per month | $3,592 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,652.00 |
| Hourly | $20.65 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Richmond
- GS-5 in Richmond
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-4 in Richmond ranges from $38,033 at the first step to $49,445 at the top step, with $43,105 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.