GS-6 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,434 | $22.73 | $1,818.40 |
| Step 2 | $49,015 | $23.49 | $1,879.20 |
| Step 3 | $50,596 | $24.24 | $1,939.20 |
| Step 4 | $52,177 | $25.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Step 5 | $53,758 | $25.76 | $2,060.80 |
| Step 6 | $55,339 | $26.52 | $2,121.60 |
| Step 7 | $56,920 | $27.27 | $2,181.60 |
| Step 8 | $58,501 | $28.03 | $2,242.40 |
| Step 9 | $60,082 | $28.79 | $2,303.20 |
| Step 10 | $61,663 | $29.55 | $2,364.00 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,758 |
| Per month | $4,480 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,060.80 |
| Hourly | $25.76 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Richmond
- GS-7 in Richmond
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-6 in Richmond ranges from $47,434 at the first step to $61,663 at the top step, with $53,758 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.