GS-5 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,341 | $19.81 | $1,584.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,719 | $20.47 | $1,637.60 |
| Step 3 | $44,097 | $21.13 | $1,690.40 |
| Step 4 | $45,475 | $21.79 | $1,743.20 |
| Step 5 | $46,854 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 6 | $48,232 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
| Step 7 | $49,610 | $23.77 | $1,901.60 |
| Step 8 | $50,988 | $24.43 | $1,954.40 |
| Step 9 | $52,366 | $25.09 | $2,007.20 |
| Step 10 | $53,744 | $25.75 | $2,060.00 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,854 |
| Per month | $3,905 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,796.00 |
| Hourly | $22.45 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-6 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-5 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $41,341 at the first step to $53,744 at the top step, with $46,854 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.